Deployment

Choose a deployment model based on your needs.

If you need…	Deploy…	Guide
A fast WAF, nothing else	Synapse standalone	Synapse Standalone
Fleet management + analytics	Full Horizon platform	Deploy Horizon
Container orchestration	Kubernetes	Kubernetes
Simple containerized setup	Docker Compose	Docker
Maximum control	Bare metal / VM	Deploy Horizon or Synapse Standalone

Architecture at a Glance

Synapse standalone

When running Synapse without Horizon, the sensor operates independently with a local YAML configuration. No hub connection required.

Before You Deploy

Review the Production Checklist to ensure your environment is hardened, monitored, and ready for traffic.