Introducing Akamai Managed Service for API Security

APIs enable seamless interactions among applications, systems, and users in the modern digital ecosystem. They power vital use cases such as integrating business-to-business services, delivering enhanced digital experiences, and operating cutting-edge technologies like generative AI applications. However, this growing reliance on APIs has created a significantly expanded attack surface, making them an increasingly attractive target for cybercriminals.

Organizations face persistent challenges in securing their APIs. A shortage of cybersecurity talent leaves teams unable to effectively monitor and defend against API-specific threats. Furthermore, the skills gap in API security means that many practitioners lack the expertise to identify vulnerabilities or to respond to incidents in real time. 

Compounding these issues is the complexity of investigating and resolving API-related security events, which often require deep domain knowledge and significant resources.

Without robust API security measures, organizations risk exposing sensitive data, disrupting essential services, and undermining customer trust. As APIs continue to play a pivotal role in driving innovation and enabling business growth, ensuring their security is not just a technical assignment — it’s a business-critical priority.

Akamai Managed Service for API Security is designed to address these challenges by acting as an extension of your security operations center. Backed by Akamai’s Security Operations Command Center (SOCC), this MDR solution provides:

• Proactive monitoring. Advanced anomaly detection identifies malicious or high-risk API activities, enabling early intervention.

• Incident response. API security-trained analysts investigate security events, delivering mitigations and/or actionable recommendations and root-cause solutions.

• Scalable protection. With 24/7 access to the Akamai SOCC, your organization gains the tools and expertise needed to mitigate threats effectively and efficiently.

Whether you’re looking to enhance your team’s capabilities or outsource the management of your organization’s API security entirely, Akamai Managed Service for API Security ensures that you stay ahead of attackers while freeing your internal resources to focus on innovation.

With Akamai Managed Service for API Security, you’ll benefit from:

• Comprehensive API protection tailored to your evolving needs — A single managed service integrates with your broader security strategy, minimizing risks to your system and data

• Expert-led security management — Akamai’s global SOCC provides advanced threat intelligence and proactive incident management

• Scalable security operations — API security experts augment your team’s expertise and strengthen your defense capabilities

• Faster incident resolution — 24/7 monitoring streamlines detection, investigation, and mitigation processes (mitigation available only for traffic on Akamai’s platform)