Akamai Delivers Native Connector for API Traffic Analysis
Akamai Technologies has announced a new native connector between Akamai API Security and Akamai Connected Cloud. This integration aims to simplify and accelerate the discovery and protection of APIs by enabling customers to send a copy of their Akamai Connected Cloud traffic directly to API Security for analysis and rapid attack blocking.
The native connector offers several benefits, including faster ROI with rapid, zero-touch deployment, reduced total cost of ownership, and rapid attack response with direct blocking capability at the Akamai edge. Akamai API Security's vendor-neutral approach allows integration with over 40 traffic sources, providing flexibility for organizations to use their preferred technologies while benefiting from advanced API security capabilities.
Currently, the native connector is used by more than 100 Akamai customers, analyzing over 300,000 APIs that generate over half a trillion monthly requests. The connector will be generally available on October 1, 2024.
Akamai Technologies ha annunciato un nuovo connettore nativo tra Akamai API Security e Akamai Connected Cloud. Questa integrazione mira a semplificare e accelerare la scoperta e la protezione delle API, consentendo ai clienti di inviare una copia del proprio traffico di Akamai Connected Cloud direttamente ad API Security per analisi e rapida blocco degli attacchi.
Il connettore nativo offre diversi benefici, tra cui un ROI più rapido con implementazione veloce e senza contatto, riduzione dei costi totali di proprietà e rapida risposta agli attacchi con capacità di blocco diretto all'edge di Akamai. L'approccio neutrale rispetto ai fornitori di Akamai API Security consente l'integrazione con oltre 40 fonti di traffico, offrendo flessibilità alle organizzazioni di utilizzare le tecnologie preferite, beneficiando comunque delle avanzate capacità di sicurezza delle API.
Attualmente, il connettore nativo è utilizzato da oltre 100 clienti Akamai, analizzando oltre 300.000 API che generano oltre mezzo trilione di richieste mensili. Il connettore sarà disponibile in generale dal 1 ottobre 2024.
Akamai Technologies ha anunciado un nuevo conector nativo entre Akamai API Security y Akamai Connected Cloud. Esta integración tiene como objetivo simplificar y acelerar el descubrimiento y protección de API al permitir que los clientes envíen una copia de su tráfico de Akamai Connected Cloud directamente a API Security para análisis y bloqueo rápido de ataques.
El conector nativo ofrece varios beneficios, incluyendo un ROI más rápido con implementación rápida y sin intervención, reducción del costo total de propiedad y respuesta rápida ante ataques con capacidad de bloqueo directo en el edge de Akamai. El enfoque neutral ante proveedores de Akamai API Security permite la integración con más de 40 fuentes de tráfico, proporcionando flexibilidad a las organizaciones para utilizar sus tecnologías preferidas, mientras se benefician de capacidades avanzadas de seguridad de API.
Actualmente, el conector nativo es utilizado por más de 100 clientes de Akamai, analizando más de 300.000 API que generan más de medio trillón de solicitudes mensuales. El conector estará disponible en general a partir del 1 de octubre de 2024.
Akamai Technologies는 Akamai API Security와 Akamai Connected Cloud 간의 새로운 네이티브 커넥터를 발표했습니다. 이 통합은 API의 발견과 보호를 간소화하고 가속화하는 것을 목표로 하며, 고객이 Akamai Connected Cloud 트래픽의 복사본을 API Security에 직접 전송하여 분석하고 빠르게 공격을 차단할 수 있도록 합니다.
네이티브 커넥터는 신속하고 제로 터치 배포를 통해 더 빠른 ROI, 총 소유 비용 절감, Akamai 엣지에서의 직접 차단 능력을 통한 공격 신속 대응 등 여러 혜택을 제공합니다. Akamai API Security의 공급업체 중립 접근 방식은 40개 이상의 트래픽 소스와의 통합을 허용하여 조직이 선호하는 기술을 사용하면서도 고급 API 보안 기능을 활용할 수 있는 유연성을 제공합니다.
현재 네이티브 커넥터는 100명 이상의 Akamai 고객이 사용하고 있으며, 300,000개 이상의 API를 분석하여 매월 5조 이상의 요청을 생성합니다. 이 커넥터는 2024년 10월 1일부터 일반 사용이 가능할 것입니다.
Akamai Technologies a annoncé un nouveau connecteur natif entre Akamai API Security et Akamai Connected Cloud. Cette intégration vise à simplifier et accélérer la découverte et la protection des API en permettant aux clients d'envoyer une copie de leur trafic Akamai Connected Cloud directement à API Security pour analyse et blocage rapide des attaques.
Le connecteur natif offre plusieurs avantages, notamment un retour sur investissement plus rapide grâce à un déploiement rapide et sans contact, une réduction du coût total de possession et une réponse rapide aux attaques avec une capacité de blocage directe au niveau de l'edge d'Akamai. L'approche neutre vis-à-vis des fournisseurs d'Akamai API Security permet l'intégration avec plus de 40 sources de trafic, offrant aux organisations la flexibilité d'utiliser leurs technologies préférées tout en bénéficiant de capacités avancées en matière de sécurité des API.
Actuellement, le connecteur natif est utilisé par plus de 100 clients d'Akamai, analysant plus de 300 000 API qui génèrent plus d'un demi-trillion de demandes mensuelles. Le connecteur sera généralement disponible à partir du 1er octobre 2024.
Akamai Technologies hat einen neuen nativen Connector zwischen Akamai API Security und Akamai Connected Cloud angekündigt. Diese Integration zielt darauf ab, die Entdeckung und den Schutz von APIs zu vereinfachen und zu beschleunigen, indem Kunden eine Kopie ihres Akamai Connected Cloud-Verkehrs direkt an API Security zur Analyse und schnellstmöglichem Blockieren von Angriffen senden können.
Der native Connector bietet mehrere Vorteile, darunter schnellere Rendite mit schneller, kontaktloser Bereitstellung, reduzierte Gesamtkosten für den Besitz und schnelle Reaktion auf Angriffe mit direkten Blockierungsmöglichkeiten am Akamai-Edge. Der herstellerneutrale Ansatz von Akamai API Security ermöglicht die Integration mit über 40 Verkehrsquellen und bietet Organisationen die Flexibilität, ihre bevorzugten Technologien zu nutzen und dabei von fortschrittlichen Sicherheitsfunktionen für APIs zu profitieren.
Derzeit wird der native Connector von über 100 Akamai-Kunden verwendet, die mehr als 300.000 APIs analysieren, die monatlich über eine halbe Billion Anfragen generieren. Der Connector wird am 1. Oktober 2024 allgemein verfügbar sein.
- Integration simplifies and accelerates API discovery and protection
- Faster ROI with rapid, zero-touch deployment
- Reduced total cost of ownership
- Rapid attack response with direct blocking capability at the Akamai edge
- Vendor-neutral approach allows integration with over 40 traffic sources
- Already used by more than 100 Akamai customers
- Analyzes over 300,000 APIs generating half a trillion monthly requests
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Insights
Akamai's new native connector for API Security is a significant development in the cybersecurity landscape. By integrating directly with Akamai Connected Cloud, it addresses a critical need for improved API protection without compromising performance or adding complexity. The zero-touch deployment and reduced total cost of ownership are particularly attractive for businesses looking to enhance their security posture efficiently.
The ability to analyze traffic from over 300,000 APIs processing half a trillion monthly requests demonstrates the scalability and robustness of this solution. Moreover, the vendor-neutral approach, supporting integration with 40+ traffic sources, positions Akamai favorably in a diverse tech ecosystem. This flexibility could be a key differentiator in the competitive API security market.
For investors, this development could potentially lead to increased market share and revenue growth for Akamai in the rapidly expanding API security sector. However, the long-term impact will depend on customer adoption rates and the solution's effectiveness in real-world scenarios.
This product launch aligns well with Akamai's strategic focus on cloud security solutions, which has been a growth driver for the company. The API security market is projected to grow significantly and Akamai's position as a leading content delivery network provider gives it a strong foundation to capitalize on this trend.
The native connector's potential to reduce total cost of ownership for customers is particularly noteworthy. This could lead to higher profit margins for Akamai if it can maintain or increase pricing while reducing its own costs. Additionally, the rapid deployment and integration capabilities may accelerate customer adoption, potentially leading to faster revenue recognition.
Investors should monitor the adoption rate of this new connector and its impact on Akamai's security segment revenues in upcoming quarterly reports. If successful, this product could contribute to strengthening Akamai's competitive position in the cloud security market and potentially drive stock appreciation in the medium to long term.
Integration improves the protection of APIs by connecting to Akamai Connected Cloud
"In today's fast-paced digital environment, APIs are critical for driving business innovation and growth. However, APIs can also be a significant risk if not properly secured," said Rupesh Chokshi, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Application Security, Akamai. "Our new native connector provides customers with an easy and effective way to gain visibility into their API traffic and protect against attacks, without impacting performance or incurring additional costs."
Although they are typically overlooked, apps are everywhere, and APIs form the fabric that connects them all. Organizations need to be properly equipped to keep pace with digital transformation while also ensuring security in a world where APIs are increasingly important.
The Akamai native connector delivers a simple option for companies to discover and protect their APIs, along with several key benefits for their customers, including:
- Faster ROI with rapid, zero-touch deployment
- Reduced total cost of ownership with no implementation, maintenance overhead, networking, or other long-term costs
- Rapid attack response with direct blocking capability at the Akamai edge
One of the key strengths of API Security is its vendor-neutral approach, allowing it to integrate with more than 40 traffic sources. This includes cloud environments, API gateways, web application firewalls, and more. Organizations have the flexibility to continue using their preferred technologies and tools, while still benefiting from advanced API security capabilities. With its ability to integrate with various traffic sources, Akamai API Security offers a comprehensive and reliable solution for protecting APIs against evolving cyberthreats.
The native connector is currently used by more than 100 Akamai customers, analyzing 300,000+ APIs that generate over half a trillion monthly requests. The connector is generally available on October 1, 2024. For more information, please visit www.akamai.com/products/api-security/
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