This release introduces a new Protector (the application engine) version of App & API Protector Hybrid and marks the general availability of the reverse proxy-based deployment model.

Rate limiting for application layer is now available in App & API Protector Hybrid. This new capability helps protect your applications from excessive request rates and potential denial-of-service (DoS) attacks.

The beta phase of a new deployment method for App & API Protector Hybrid is now available. This release introduces the App & API Protector Hybrid Reverse Proxy Virtual Machine (VM), a pre-configured image that combines the reverse proxy and Protector (the application engine) in a single VM instance.