PoC & Demos

I like PoCs that are simple, measurable, and focused on reducing adoption risk. The goal is not just “it works”, but “we know what to monitor and how to deploy safely”.

Define success

Agree on what “good” means: coverage, latency impact, false positives, and operational effort.

Run a scoped test

Start small: one app / one domain / one traffic segment with clear rollback.

Validate & document

Findings, gaps, tuning recommendations, and a rollout plan with owners.

What a PoC plan usually contains

Scope: domains/apps, environments, and traffic segments
Success criteria: security outcomes + performance constraints
Test cases: attacks to block, edge cases to allow
Observability: what logs/metrics we use to validate
Rollout approach: phased enablement, tuning loop, and rollback steps

Good PoCs produce a clear decision: “go”, “go with changes”, or “don’t go yet” — with reasons.