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Building an actually secure MCP Server with Fastly Compute
Kay Sawada
Build a secure, scalable MCP Server with Fastly Compute. Learn to address vulnerabilities and ensure reliable performance for your LLM applications.
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DDoS in April
Liam Mayron, David King
DDoS April 2025 report: US attacks surge. Get key insights, traffic trends, and actionable security guidance. Protect your apps now!
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Using cURL to Test Origin Server Responses
Matt Torrisi
Curl, or cURL, is a utility that’s shipped by default on operating systems like MacOS and many Linux distributions that allows you to send an HTTP request to a URL and receive the result. In this post, we’ll walk you through how to use the tool to test an origin server’s response.
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Putting an end to CAPTCHA
David King
Eliminate frustrating CAPTCHAs and improve user experience with Fastly Bot Management. Learn how Fastly's Dynamic Challenges manage bots without disrupting real users.
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Building vs Buying a CDN: Choosing the Right Global Network Infrastructure
John Agger
Should you build or buy a CDN? Learn the pros and cons of building vs. using CDN services for your global network infrastructure. Make the right choice for your business.
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Security Without Speed Bumps: Why a WAF Simulator Transforms DevSecOps Workflows
Daniel Corbett, Liam Mayron, + 1 more
Learn about Fastly's WAF Simulator and how it transforms DevSecOps workflows by enabling integrated, continuous, and automated security testing.
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The Internet Is Physical, So Let’s Rethink Its Sustainability
Eoghan Kelly
Explore the environmental impact of the internet’s physical infrastructure and new approaches to sustainable digital growth.
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Global Streaming Trends: How Bundling Strategies Are Changing
Tim Logan
Key insights from Streaming Summit 2025: bundling, discovery, and monetization strategies in the evolving streaming landscape.
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Invisible Intruders – How Bots Sabotage Streaming Services
Alina Lehtinen-Vela
Learn how bots disrupt streaming services, causing outages and fraud, and what can be done to protect digital content and improve user experience.
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Take Back Control: Make AI Bots Play by Your Rules
Lorraine Bellon, Tracy Hinds
Take back control of your content. Fastly AI Bot Management lets you manage AI bots, block unauthorized scraping, & protect your intellectual property.
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The Economic Advantages of Fastly's Application Security Solutions
David King
Learn how Fastly's WAAP solutions boost conversions, increase productivity, and reduce costs. Read the Forrester TEI study for details.
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Detection to Mitigation: Ensuring Efficacy Against DDoS Attacks
Liam Mayron, David King
Fastly's DDoS Protection update, Attack Insights, offers detailed event and rule info to verify mitigation efficacy and boost application security.
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Join Us at Xcelerate LA: Connect, Learn, and Innovate
Shelly Kolvitz
Connect, learn, and innovate with Fastly at Xcelerate LA on May 14th. Unlock the power of a superior online experience with a series of inspiring sessions, live demos, and more!
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Streaming’s Multibillion-Dollar Problem: The War on Piracy and Password Sharing
Alina Lehtinen-Vela
From subscription fatigue to release gaps, we break down the biggest challenges and smart solutions streaming platforms are adopting to fight back.
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Future-Proofing TLS Encryption Against Quantum Threats
Shane Burgess
Fastly announces support for ML-KEM, a post-quantum cryptography algorithm, to future-proof TLS encryption against quantum threats starting April 2025.
CDN & Delivery+ 3 more -
#hugops for vibe coders
Anil Dash
What happens when a vibe coder gets hacked? Learn how to create secure and scalable applications, while fostering a supportive community for both new and experienced developers.
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Making the Internet Sustainable— Starting from Its Infrastructure
Simon Wistow
Making the internet greener starts with its infrastructure. Learn how edge computing and smarter content delivery reduce energy waste and carbon impact.
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CVE-2025-29927: Authorization Bypass in Next.js
Matthew Mathur, Fastly Security Research Team
A critical Next.js Vulnerability (CVE-2025-29927) lets attackers bypass authorization. Protect your applications now.
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End CAPTCHA for Real Users with Fastly Bot Management
Daniel Corbett, David King
Fastly Bot Management's latest update ends CAPTCHA for your end users, detects more bots, and reduces Account Takeover. Get in touch to see it in action!
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Getting started with Fastly Object Storage: From CDN integration to serverless computing
Terri Allegretto, Robyn Bean
Learn how to leverage Fastly Object Storage for CDN integration and serverless computing. Reduce costs and optimize your workflow today.
CDN & Delivery+ 2 more