Radware's guide, "Bot Manager vs. WAF: Why You Need Both," highlights that over half of web traffic is bots, and a high percentage of organizations experience web application attacks. While some bots are benign, many are malicious, engaging in activities like account takeover, content scraping, and fraud. Radware emphasizes that both a Web Application Firewall (WAF) and a dedicated Bot Manager are crucial for comprehensive protection. The WAF defends against common web application attacks, while the Bot Manager specifically identifies and mitigates sophisticated malicious bot traffic, distinguishing it from legitimate bot and user activity. This dual approach ensures robust security for websites and mobile applications, which are critical revenue drivers and brand reputation builders.

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