Enhancements include Layer 7 DDoS protections and advanced
machine learning
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 4,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Akamai Technologies, Inc.
(NASDAQ: AKAM), the cloud company that powers and protects life
online, today announced significant additions to its flagship
Akamai App & API Protector product, including advanced defenses
against sophisticated application-layer distributed
denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. The enhanced Layer 7 DDoS
protections now precisely detect and mitigate short DDoS attack
bursts and use client reputation scores for improved rate limiting.
An additional new capability, URL Protection, ensures the
availability of mission critical URLs, APIs, and microservices by
smartly prioritizing legitimate traffic during highly distributed
attacks.
App & API Protector also now features Browser Impersonation
Detection, which uses machine learning to gain deeper insights into
browser behaviors while minimizing false positives and enabling
more effective detection of malicious bots.
Additional capabilities now available to App & API Protector
users include:
- Simple Start Onboard — Simplifies and speeds
self-service onboarding and new application set-up in just a few
clicks
- CVE Protection Catalog — Provides insights to prioritize
security efforts in alignment with Akamai's protections, and allows
customers to search the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)
database to determine Akamai's active protective measures against a
vulnerability, as well as assess threat level and access CVE
details
- Client-Side Protection & Compliance — Akamai
Client-Side Protection & Compliance assists customers in
adhering to PCI DSS v4 regulations and meeting numerous industry
and global compliance standards
- Advanced SOCC Services — Now available for customers
seeking personalized support and prioritized escalation paths
through our Security Operations Command Center (SOCC), these
services allow users to stay ahead of the most sophisticated
cyberthreats
- Web Security Analytics Updates — Simplifies
operations and boosts analytics capabilities, including
customizable dashboards, configuration change indicators, webhook
alerts, and shortened deep links for easier sharing
"The evolution of Akamai App & API Protector highlights our
focus on innovation and a customer-centric approach," said
Rupesh Chokshi, Senior Vice
President and General Manager of Application Security at Akamai.
"These machine learning enhancements and shared telemetry across
Akamai are designed to strengthen and simplify web application and
API defense. They provide the strategic edge necessary for
businesses to thrive in today's digital economy."
"We love working with Akamai. They consistently deliver great
reliability and performance through their solutions, which are also
fully compliant with the latest security regulation," said
Jerome Etienne, Group Chief
Information Security Officer at Groupe Rocher. "The team is pretty
much an extension of our own, acting in a highly professional
manner and always available if we need any help. They have enabled
us to delight our customers with safe and efficient shopping
experiences."
The newly announced capabilities reflect Akamai's dedication to
enhancing the security posture of its clients. App & API
Protector gives customers proactive, intelligent defense solutions
equipped to handle the threats of today — and tomorrow.
About Akamai
Akamai powers and protects life online. Leading companies
worldwide choose Akamai to build, deliver, and secure their digital
experiences — helping billions of people live, work, and play every
day. Akamai Connected Cloud, a massively distributed edge and cloud
platform, puts apps and experiences closer to users and keeps
threats farther away. Learn more about Akamai's cloud computing,
security, and content delivery solutions at akamai.com and
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Contact
Jim
Lubinskas
Akamai Media Relations
703.907.9103
jlubinsk@akamai.com
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