Akamai is recognized for its massive global scale and visibility. By processing a significant portion of the world’s internet traffic, it provides industry-leading threat intelligence through the Akamai Security Intelligence Group. In independent tests like those from SecureIQLab, Akamai consistently outperforms competitors in security efficacy and operational efficiency.
Cybersecurity solutions that protect every interaction
Secure high-risk AI interactions, prevent DDoS attacks, deliver Zero Trust security, and understand and detect API risk and mitigate cyberthreats — all with the power of Akamai’s global platform.
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Cybersecurity products
Secure apps and APIs with WAAP
Protect workloads with strong application security.
Zero Trust Network Access and microsegmentation
Prevent the entry or spread of data breaches, malware, and ransomware.
DDoS protection that keeps services available
Protect your sites and assets from security threats.
Bot management and account takeover protection
Stop account abuse, evasive scraping, and brand impersonation.
Managed security services with 24/7 support
Get active support for cyberattacks.
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Threat intelligence and security research
Gain insight on the latest attack vectors with Akamai Security Research
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Yes. Akamai Guardicore Segmentation is a software-based microsegmentation solution available for both cloud and on-premises environments. It enables you to implement Zero Trust principles across hybrid architectures, stopping lateral movement without requiring changes to your existing network infrastructure.
Akamai mitigates ransomware by using a “defense in depth” approach. This includes preventing initial ingress via Akamai App & API Protector, securing access to private applications with Akamai Enterprise Application Access, and using Akamai Guardicore Segmentation to stop the lateral spread of malware. By visualizing all network flows and enforcing least-privilege policies, Akamai minimizes the attack surface and blast radius of potential breaches.
Yes. Akamai solutions provide the granular visibility and reporting needed to meet global standards like PCI DSS v4, SOC 2, and various regional data privacy regulations. Products like Akamai Client-Side Protection & Compliance and Akamai API Security specifically help organizations secure sensitive user data and satisfy audit requirements.
Akamai Bot Manager uses advanced machine learning and shared telemetry to distinguish between “good” bots (like search engines), “bad” bots (like scrapers), and human users. This ensures that legitimate customers enjoy fast, seamless experiences while malicious automated attacks — such as account takeover and brand impersonation — are mitigated at the edge.
Adaptive Security Engine powers App & API Protector to provide automated, customized protection. It analyzes every request in real time, learning from local and global attack patterns to provide one-click security recommendations. This reduces the manual tuning required by your security team while keeping defenses ahead of evolving threats.
Yes. Akamai provides 24/7 active support through our Managed Security Service and the Security Operations Command Center (SOCC). Experts partner with your team for incident response, threat hunting, and ongoing management of your API and application security posture.
Akamai Edge DNS and Akamai DNS Posture Management protect against DDoS attacks and DNS hijacking. By shifting DNS resolution to a globally distributed, high-capacity platform, Akamai ensures your services remain available and resilient even during large-scale network-layer attacks.