AI/ML WP Engine adds bot management to Global Edge Security June 3, 2026 Share By SC Staff As reported by Silicon Angle, WP Engine Inc. has enhanced its Global Edge Security service with the addition of bot management capabilities, aiming to help website operators better manage the increasing volume of automated and AI-driven traffic. The new bot management features, integrated with Cloudflare Inc., allow website teams to create and implement rules for blocking or permitting bot traffic based on factors such as region, category, or behavior. This addresses a growing challenge for site owners, as automated systems like AI agents and scrapers now constitute a significant portion of web requests. WP Engine reported mitigating over 75 billion bot requests last year, with 76% of customer site visits originating from unverified sources. The Global Edge Security service already includes a managed web application firewall, DDoS protection, and a content delivery network. The new controls can be activated immediately after configuration, and an "Under Attack" mode offers a simplified way to tighten defenses during traffic spikes. These features are particularly beneficial for digital agencies managing multiple client sites and e-commerce businesses needing to block inventory-hoarding bots without impacting legitimate customer traffic. The partnership with Cloudflare, which operates a vast web traffic filtering network, enables the distinction between helpful crawlers and malicious bots without compromising performance or increasing operational complexity. Source: Silicon Angle An In-Depth Guide to AI Get essential knowledge and practical strategies to use AI to better your security program. Learn More SC Staff Related AI/ML Cisco Cloud Control AI defense suite aims to counter Mythos-level threats SC Staff June 3, 2026 Cisco's new Cloud Control suite enables businesses to create AI agents designed to monitor systems and block potential exploitation attempts. AI/ML Trump executive order on AI calls for voluntary 30-day review period Steve Zurier June 3, 2026 Trump AI order proposes a 30-day voluntary review of frontier models before public release. AI benefits/risks 79% of companies say they’re ready to detect AI bots, 23% actually are David Balaban June 3, 2026 Here’s how we can close the AI bot detection gap in a way that works. Get daily email updates SC Media's daily must-read of the most current and pressing daily news Business Email By clicking the Subscribe button below, you agree to SC Media Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Subscribe You can skip this ad in 5 seconds