Malicious bots threaten websites through attacks like credential stuffing and DDoS, yet blocking them without disrupting essential bots is a challenge. As AI-powered bots grow more sophisticated, legacy solutions often fail. In this episode hosts Alan Shimel and Mitch Ashley are joined by Anne Ahola Ward (CircleClick) and Michael Tremante (Cloudflare) to teach us how a cloud-based approach can stop bad bots while ensuring legitimate traffic flows smoothly.

APIs are driving innovation by enabling seamless integration of cloud services, generative AI, and new digital capabilities—but they’re also expanding the enterprise attack surface. From zero-day exploits to authentication abuse, API security is now a critical concern as breaches can lead to data exposure and fraud. In this episode of The Last Great Cloud Transformation, hosts Alan Shimel and Mitch Ashley are joined by Cloudflare expert Saikrishna Chavali to discuss the biggest threats to APIs, the limitations of traditional security measures, and how a unified cloud platform can help organizations protect their APIs without adding complexity. Tune in to learn how to secure your API strategy while continuing to innovate.

Digital-native businesses—those built for the digital age—enjoy a competitive edge, operating with greater agility, efficiency, and security than many traditional organizations. Their ability to seamlessly integrate digital operations and cloud-based security enables them to innovate rapidly while protecting against evolving cyber threats. But what holds other businesses back from embracing a digital-native approach? In this episode of The Last Great Cloud Transformation series, hosts Alan Shimel and Mitch Ashley are joined by David Liu (Cloudflare) and Lisa Martin (Futurum) to explore the benefits of digital-native strategies, the challenges organizations face in their journey to digital maturity, and key insights for optimizing cloud transformation.