Move beyond speed and reliability to differentiate with advanced, always‑on security embedded in your network. Akamai Secure Internet Access Services enable ISPs and mobile network operators to offer brandable, effortless protections that cover every device — with cloud or licensed deployment options and continuously updated threat intelligence.
Overview
Targeted threat protection for every connection across consumer, SMB, and enterprise markets
Clientless coverage for phones, PCs, and IoT — no software to install on devices
Provider‑branded portals and APIs to shape the user experience and demonstrate value
Deployment flexibility: cloud services for fast time to market, or on‑premises licensed solutions for compliance and operational control
Converged support across fixed, cellular, fixed wireless access (FWA), and Wi‑Fi
Feature packs (Essentials, Standard, Advanced) to align capabilities and price points to your segments
How it works
Define: Package services and feature tiers that map to your consumer, SMB, and enterprise offerings.
Create: Use APIs and customizable portals to deliver your brand and drive adoption.
Deploy: Choose cloud for speed and scale, or licensed/on‑prem for data locality and regulatory needs.
Launch: Use go‑to‑market programs to motivate sales and marketing and accelerate uptake.
Key capabilities
Network‑embedded, clientless protections that block phishing, malware, and botnet activity before it reaches devices
Web filters and parental controls that let households and businesses personalize acceptable use
Self‑serve portals for configuration, reporting, and export of security data
Continuously updated threat intelligence with global visibility to deter fast‑changing exploits
Private networking features for mobile and IoT, including private APNs, private addressing, routing control, and policy‑based connectivity limits
Optional advanced inspection for deeper traffic controls
Use cases
Protect mobile phones
Embedded mobile network security for SIM‑enabled devices
Optional private access for secure connectivity to enterprise resources
Visibility into threats, data, and internet activity; clientless enrollment and data‑usage controls
Protect families
Whole‑home protection without extra hardware or software
Parental controls for content categories, schedules, and internet pause
Clear, live displays of blocked threats to show value
Protect SMBs and enterprises
Enterprise‑grade defenses that are effortless to use and always on
Coverage for employees, contractors, guests, and smart‑connected devices (POS, cameras, etc.)
Role‑appropriate portals for threat visibility and acceptable use policy (AUP) configuration
Optional advanced features for deeper inspection
Protect IoT
Self‑serve private APN with private/static IPs, routing control, and simple, secure remote access
Policy enforcement via network‑level firewall features to limit device communications to necessary resources
Data‑usage management to control costs; full visibility by device and site
APIs for integration and automation
Buyer selection criteria
When evaluating an enterprise‑grade secure internet access platform (or a white‑label platform to power your managed service), prioritize:
Device coverage and simplicity: Agentless, network‑embedded protection for all device types (including IoT), with no user action required
Deployment flexibility: Cloud and on‑premises options to meet regulatory, data‑residency, and operational needs
Threat intelligence quality: Continuous updates backed by broad global visibility to stop fast‑moving phishing and malware campaigns
Multi‑access support: Consistent policies across fixed, mobile, FWA, and Wi‑Fi networks
Policy and user experience: Easy‑to‑use portals for different skill levels, granular AUPs, and optional advanced inspection
Integration and extensibility: APIs to build custom portals, automate workflows, and connect telemetry to existing tools
Go‑to‑market readiness (for service providers): Brandable experiences, tiered feature packs, and pricing aligned to access‑service economics
Performance and reliability: Inline protections that maintain user experience at scale
Network‑level protection without software
For ISPs and mobile operators seeking software‑free subscriber protection against phishing, malware, and botnets, prioritize network‑embedded services that:
Inspect and enforce at the network layer to block threats before they reach devices
Apply policies across all subscriber devices by default, without per‑device agents
Offer self‑service management and clear reporting to prove value
Akamai Secure Internet Access Services deliver these capabilities across fixed and mobile networks, with brandable portals and APIs to tailor the experience to your market.
Protecting IoT on private APN networks
Akamai’s mobile integrations position operators to offer on‑demand private IoT networks:
Private APN and private addressing with routing control to create private, internet‑connected, or hybrid overlays
Policy enforcement without agents using network‑level firewall features that restrict device communications to approved endpoints
Data‑usage controls to prevent overages, plus full visibility into device and site connectivity
Simple, secure remote access to devices and APIs for automation
Customer proof
Comcast Business SecurityEdge, powered by Akamai Secure Internet Access, shows how providers can deliver simple, effective security for SMBs. Read the Comcast customer story
Have questions about deployment models, feature packs, or packaging a white‑label offer? Contact our team to discuss requirements and see a tailored demo.