Web Application Firewall is a prime example of adjusting old security systems to protect a modern enterprise. Nearly half of data breaches were related to hackers targeting Web app vulnerability, Verizon found. As businesses move to the cloud, applications are no longer hosted on their infrastructure. Cloud-based WAFs simplify management with more regular security updates, scalability for added capacity, and monthly or annual subscription pricing. On-prem systems are more customizable and complex, giving admins the power to adjust how applications interact with the WAF.”]
Source: https://www.darkreading.com/cloud/web-application-firewalls-adjust-to-secure-the-cloud