Cloudbric WAF+ tops Japan’s IT Trend H1 2026 WAF ranking

Cloudbric WAF+ ranked No. 1 in the Web Application Firewall category and No. 2 in Cyberattack Countermeasures in IT Trend’s H1 2026 ranking in Japan. The result signals continued traction for Penta Security’s cloud security lineup in a market that uses IT Trend as a key B2B benchmark.

Why it matters: - Cloudbric WAF+’s No. 1 WAF ranking in Japan adds third-party validation in one of Asia’s most demanding enterprise security markets. - The result strengthens Penta Security’s position with Japanese buyers that prioritize proven infrastructure and technical reliability. - The ranking also suggests broader adoption of the Cloudbric portfolio, not just a single product.

What happened: - Cloudbric WAF+, a cloud-based web security SaaS solution from cybersecurity company Penta Security, ranked No. 1 in IT Trend’s H1 2026 WAF category in Japan. - Cloudbric WAF+ also placed No. 2 in IT Trend’s Cyberattack Countermeasures category. - IT Trend is one of Japan’s largest online lead-generation platforms for IT products, with more than 40 million corporate users visiting annually and more than 13 million product information requests submitted. - IT Trend publishes rankings twice a year and uses user support for products as the basis for the list.

The details: - Cloudbric WAF+ has ranked among the leading solutions since its first award in 2019. - Cloudbric WAF+ is a 5-in-1 web security solution that combines a web application firewall, API security, malicious bot mitigation, DDoS mitigation and threat IP blocking. - The service uses a threat intelligence database built from security data collected across about 750,000 websites worldwide. - Penta Security has offered cloud-based cybersecurity services globally through a Security as a Service model since 2015. - In January, Penta Security obtained PCI DSS v4.0.1 certification as a Service Provider. - The certification adds updated security control requirements and supports the company’s position in financial and e-commerce environments that must meet global compliance standards. - Cloudbric WMS, which provides customized managed operations for AWS WAF, also appeared in the latest IT Trend ranking.

Between the lines: - The dual ranking for Cloudbric WAF+ and Cloudbric WMS points to a broader market footprint for the Cloudbric brand in Japan. - The Japan result also reflects demand for security platforms that combine prevention, monitoring and managed services in one offering. - Jihae Lee, chief compliance officer of Penta Security, said the company will use the Japanese market win as a base to speed growth in the global cloud security market.

What's next: - Penta Security is likely to lean on the Japan rankings and PCI DSS certification in future sales and expansion efforts. - The company plans to use the Cloudbric brand’s position in Japan to support wider global growth for its cloud security business.

The bottom line: - Cloudbric WAF+ is gaining measurable market trust in Japan, and Penta Security is turning that momentum into a broader growth signal for its cloud security lineup.