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Fastly is easier than ever to use with our Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server
Manage Fastly with ease using the new open-source Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server. Integrate with AI assistants for conversational control of your services.
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Demystifying Fastly’s Defense Against HTTP Desynchronization Attacks
Learn how Fastly's robust architecture and strict protocol parsing defend against HTTP desynchronization attacks, ensuring your web applications are secure.

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Unlock Faster Web Performance: The Data Behind Fastly's Edge Over Akamai
Discover why migrating from Akamai to Fastly boosts web performance. Our data shows 57% faster TTFB & 17% faster LCP, based on real-world CrUX data.

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Getting Started with TypeScript on Fastly Compute
Getting started with TypeScript on Fastly Compute is simple! Learn how to add static typing to your JavaScript projects for robust development.

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Can We Make AI Green? Big AI Sustainability Questions, Answered by Fastly’s Co-Founder
Can AI be green? Fastly’s Simon Wistow tackles big questions on AI sustainability, backed by original data from our 2025 AI Energy Pulse Check survey.
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Navigating the Privacy-Performance Paradox
Empower publishers to thrive in a privacy-first world with Trusted Server, built on Fastly Compute. Reclaim control of ad strategy and data.

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DDoS in June
June’s DDoS report reveals a 250B+ request attack on a High Tech provider and the rise of the Byline Banshee. Get key insights & actionable guidance.

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Building an actually secure MCP Server with Fastly Compute
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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Taking Back Control: How Publishers Can Push Back on Unwanted AI Scraping
Take control of AI scraping. Learn how publishers can push back against unwanted data harvesting with Fastly's AI Bot Management & new monetization opportunities.

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Make Attackers Cry: Outsmart Them With Deception
Fight cyber attackers with deception! Fastly's Next-Gen WAF introduces a new "Deception" action to outsmart and frustrate attackers, turning the tables on them.

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ETags: What they are, and how to use them
How to optimize your ETags to speed up your site and reduce calls to your origin without requiring significant code refactoring or content overhaul.
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Unicode in VCL
There's more to life than just the Latin alphabet. Because we’re a global platform with humans using all kinds of writing systems, recently we added the ability to write synthetic responses — e.g. a web page with an error message — in UTF-8 in Fastly VCL. In this post, Engineering Director Katherine Flavel shares some of the behind-the-scenes work to show how we did that.
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Fastly AppSec Survey: AI & Security in 2025
Explore Fastly's 2025 AppSec survey on AI's impact, budget shifts, and security trends amidst economic changes. Get key insights now!

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Tailoring Automated DDoS Protection
Fine-tune your DDoS protection with Fastly's Precise Defense update. Gain flexibility to allow legitimate traffic while automatically mitigating attacks.

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Free Egress and Operations with Object Storage Changes Everything for Image Optimization
Unlock cost-effective image optimization with Fastly Object Storage. Zero egress & operations fees for superior performance. Scale freely & iterate rapidly.

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ToolShell Remote Code Execution in Microsoft SharePoint: CVE-2025-53770 & CVE-2025-53771
Microsoft revealed two critical vulnerabilities, CVE-2025-53771 and CVE-2025-53770, actively exploited to compromise SharePoint servers.

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How Apps Can Respect Privacy While Still Getting Personal
Learn how apps can offer personalized experiences without compromising user privacy. Solutions like Private Access Tokens, OHTTP, and MASQUE Relay protect data without harming user experience.

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Fastly’s Edge Network: Building for Availability
Learn how Fastly's resilient edge network architecture ensures availability during major internet outages, minimizing impact on customer traffic.

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Fastly DDoS Protection: Customer-Validated Defense
Discover why Fastly's DDoS Protection is the most frequently reviewed solution on Gartner Peer Insights™. See how customer feedback drives our innovation and performance.

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Why Simplicity Is Good for Security
Security shouldn’t be complex. Discover why Fastly’s one-click DDoS tools like Precise Defense make staying protected easier, faster, and more effective, even under pressure.













