This solution brief outlines the Imperva Elastic WAF, designed to address modern application security challenges faced by DevOps teams. As organizations increasingly adopt cloud-native development, the need for security that does not hinder agility and efficiency is paramount. The document details how the Elastic WAF integrates seamlessly into CI/CD pipelines, allowing for centralized management across diverse environments while maintaining consistent security policies. It emphasizes the architecture-agnostic nature of the WAF, enabling organizations to choose their CDN without compromising security. Key features include enterprise-grade application protection, scalability across microservices and APIs, and the ability to operate independently of third-party inline network solutions. The brief also highlights the benefits of empowering DevOps teams with autonomy while ensuring data sovereignty and enhancing existing infrastructure. Overall, the Imperva Elastic WAF is positioned as a robust solution for organizations looking to secure their applications effectively in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.