Hooman Beheshti – Why you should be expecting more from the network edge

Security Automation

Discover why edge computing is crucial for a more seamless online experience, and learn how Fastly's real-time interfaces, edge compute, and advanced security features can revolutionize your online strategy.

Key takeaways

The speaker, Hooman Beheshti, discusses the evolution of CDNs and the importance of expecting more from the network edge.
The traditional view of CDNs as solely caching content is insufficient, and modern CDNs must provide real-time control over configuration, logging, and deployment.
The speaker highlights the limitations of traditional CDNs, including overprovisioning, inconsistent caching, and lack of dynamic control over content.
Fastly, where the speaker is VP of Technology, was founded to address these limitations and provide a more flexible and powerful CDN.
The company’s approach involves creating real-time interfaces for configuration changes, deployments, and logging, allowing users to write custom code to run at the edge of the network.
The speaker emphasizes the importance of real-time visibility and security, highlighting the challenges of dealing with complexity, scalability, and edge cases.
He shares examples of creative uses of the CDN, such as edge compute, captive portals, and authentication.
The speaker encourages attendees to think about the possibilities of edge computing and the importance of real-time control over the network edge.
He also mentions the need for better log management, sandboxing, and code safety to ensure the security and integrity of edge-based code.
The talk concludes with a demo of Fastly’s capabilities and a call to action to learn more about the company’s approach to edge computing.

Hooman Beheshti – Why you should be expecting more from the network edge

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