Thales has introduced Imperva Controlled Availability for Google Cloud, bringing its application security platform directly into cloud-native environments. With this launch, organizations can now secure web applications and APIs without disrupting existing development pipelines, integrations, or monitoring workflows.
As cloud adoption accelerates, businesses are increasingly relying on native cloud services to improve agility and reduce operational complexity. However, traditional security solutions often require external traffic routing, which introduces latency and operational friction. At the same time, many built-in cloud security tools lack the depth required to protect mission-critical applications at scale. Therefore, organizations frequently face a trade-off between performance, simplicity, and robust protection.
To address this challenge, Imperva for Google Cloud integrates advanced security capabilities directly into the cloud infrastructure. Instead of layering security after deployment, the solution embeds protection within the environment developers already use. As a result, organizations can maintain speed and efficiency while ensuring strong application security.
“Organizations shouldn’t have to choose between performance, simplicity, and protection,” said Tim Chang, Global Vice President and General Manager of Imperva Application Security at Thales. “With the Imperva solution for Google Cloud, security is part of the cloud infrastructure, offering enterprise-grade protection without disrupting how applications are built and delivered.”
Moreover, the solution aligns closely with Google Cloud’s native architecture. It integrates with Google Cloud Load Balancing through Private Service Connect, allowing application traffic to remain within the Google Cloud network while still being inspected and protected. Consequently, this approach reduces latency and enhances overall performance without compromising security.
In addition, Imperva for Google Cloud offers several key capabilities designed for modern application environments. For instance, it enables seamless deployment without requiring DNS changes, SSL management, or major infrastructure restructuring. This simplifies implementation and accelerates time to protection.
Furthermore, the platform delivers immediate security coverage with minimal configuration. Its policies are continuously updated by a dedicated threat research team, ensuring protection against evolving threats from day one. At the same time, its resilient architecture eliminates single points of failure, helping maintain application availability even during outages.
Another important advantage is its automation-first design. With API-driven deployment and support for tools like Terraform, the solution integrates smoothly into DevOps workflows. As a result, both security and development teams can collaborate more effectively while reducing operational complexity.
Ultimately, this launch highlights a broader industry shift toward embedding security directly into cloud environments. By combining deep application protection with cloud-native integration, Thales aims to help organizations innovate faster while maintaining the high level of security required for today’s digital services.
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