Akamai Technologies, Inc. announced on December 18, 2024, that its API Security solution has received significant recognition as a market leader from several independent outlets. The solution was named a winner of the Top InfoSec Innovator Awards for 2024 by Cyber Defense Magazine and recognized as a Leader and Fast Mover in the Innovation/Platform Play quadrant of the GigaOm Radar for API Security. These accolades validate Akamai's commitment to combating increasing threats from API vulnerabilities.
Rupesh Chokshi, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Application Security at Akamai, stated that API security is now "table stakes" for businesses to scale and thrive. The recognition highlights Akamai's capabilities in providing comprehensive API security solutions.
According to a recent Akamai State of the Internet (SOTI) report, attacks against APIs can take various forms, including data breaches, abuse, and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. Akamai recorded 108 billion API attacks from January 2023 through June 2024, underscoring the critical need for robust API protection to prevent data theft, reputational damage, and financial losses.
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