- Akamai Technologies (AKAM, Financial) enhances API Security with a first-ever managed service to combat cyber risks.
- New features include code repository integration and a compliance dashboard for security monitoring.
- Akamai's solutions earn top industry awards, focusing on zero false positives and robust protection.
Akamai Technologies (AKAM), a leader in cybersecurity and cloud computing, has introduced significant upgrades to its API Security offerings. These enhancements are aimed at addressing the growing challenge of cyber threats to APIs, which power critical functionalities in modern software infrastructures.
The innovations include the launch of the industry's first managed service specifically designed for API security. This service provides real-time monitoring and expert response capabilities, offering businesses the agility to detect and mitigate threats promptly. Additionally, Akamai has integrated API security with code repositories, allowing teams to identify potential vulnerabilities before APIs are deployed, thereby reducing risk preemptively.
A new compliance dashboard has been introduced, facilitating organizations in aligning their API security efforts with important regulatory standards such as PCI DSS v4.0, GDPR, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework. This tool not only simplifies auditing processes but also minimizes compliance-related risks.
Akamai's API Security solutions have gained substantial validation through accolades including the Global InfoSec Award 2025, the AI Tech Award for Security & Privacy, and recognition as a SecureIQ Leader in the 2025 Cloud WAAP CyberRisk Validation Report, boasting a 0% false positive rate across more than 1,360 attacks tested.
As APIs continue to be integral to digital innovation, Akamai's strategic enhancements ensure robust protection while maintaining operational efficiency. This positions Akamai to strengthen its foothold in the competitive cybersecurity landscape, meeting the evolving needs of various sectors such as insurance, software, and healthcare.
