NEW SECURITY PLATFORM FROM LIMELIGHT ENSURES WEBSITES AND APPS STAY OPEN FOR BUSINESS

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Limelight (Nasdaq: LLNW) has launched its Layer0 Security Platform, aimed at enhancing security capabilities within the $4.4B web CDN and security market. This fully PCI-compliant platform defends against various threats, including DDoS attacks and SQL injections, offering automated security for developers. Key features include a Web Application Firewall, Bot Management, and robust DDoS Protection. The platform is integrated with Limelight's backbone, enabling faster deployment and improved performance for web applications.

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• Launch of Layer0 Security Platform enhances market position in the $4.4B web CDN and security market.
• Fully PCI-compliant, protecting against OWASP Top 10 security risks.
• Integration within Limelight's infrastructure allows for faster deployment, doubling shipping speed for web applications.

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Limelight (Nasdaq: LLNW), a leading provider of content delivery and AppOps at the edge, today announced the release of its Layer0 Security Platform, significantly enhancing its capabilities in the $4.4B web CDN and security market it entered in November. A fully PCI-compliant solution, Layer0 Security protects customers against OWASP Top 10 security risks, SQL injection, cross-site scripting, PHP injection, bot attacks, DDoS attacks, and other threats.

Limelight has been delivering secure content for more than two decades and, as the threat landscape becomes increasingly sophisticated, companies need seamless, automated solutions to simplify development, enhance experience and lessen time to market. With Layer0 Security, developers get comprehensive security at scale without the need to manually integrate it into their edge logic. The new security platform runs natively on Limelight's backbone and is fully integrated within the Layer0 platform, which allows teams to ship up to twice as fast and deliver sub-second websites. 

"Businesses today face growing security threats including targeted attacks to bring down websites, impact performance and steal information," said John Swedlund, Product Manager for AppOps and Security at Limelight. "We're taking the necessary steps to ensure our clients have the ability to quickly deploy security products and keep applications safe."  

Layer0 Security services and features include:

• Web Application Firewall: The Layer0 WAF managed rule sets protect applications and APIs against security exploits by monitoring, filtering, and blocking malicious traffic. Developers can enable these as broad rule groups or on a rule-by-rule basis to stop attackers in their tracks.
• Bot Management: A set of Bot Management rules allow teams to quickly deploy, detect, and manage a wide variety of bots that query apps and consume valuable resources. Developers can use these bot rules to allow good bots through and block bad bots if the traffic is unwanted.
• DDoS Protection: Limelight's high-bandwidth, globally distributed network is built to inspect and repel a wide variety of network layer DDoS attacks. To keep resources healthy and preserve the integrity of applications, it provides advanced cloud-based protection to ensure an always-secure online experience.
• Easy, Fast Deployment: The Layer0 Security platform runs natively on the highly-performant Limelight backbone and Layer0 customers have a single pane of glass to control all of their services, including the new security features.

This combination of security services offers a layered defense against malicious website attacks and unauthorized content access without impacting the performance of web applications and content delivery. More information on the Layer0 Security Platform is available here.

About Limelight
Limelight (NASDAQ: LLNW) is an industry leader in providing edge-enabled solutions to deliver fast, secure digital experiences on a global scale. We offer powerful tools that optimize, protect and deliver our clients' valuable digital assets in an increasingly competitive marketplace. From content delivery and AppOps to Jamstack application architecture and web security, we are uniquely positioned to leverage our global private network and client-obsessed experts to help our customers win. The world's largest brands trust Limelight and we invite you to learn more about us by visiting www.limelight.com, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

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SOURCE Limelight Networks

FAQ

What is the Layer0 Security Platform by Limelight (LLNW)?

The Layer0 Security Platform is a new security solution launched by Limelight that protects against various cybersecurity threats and enhances web application performance.

When was the Layer0 Security Platform announced by Limelight?

The Layer0 Security Platform was announced on February 1, 2022.

How does the Layer0 Security Platform enhance web security for Limelight customers?

The platform provides features such as a Web Application Firewall, Bot Management, and DDoS Protection to secure web applications without sacrificing performance.

What market is Limelight targeting with its new security platform?

Limelight is targeting the $4.4B web CDN and security market with its Layer0 Security Platform.

What are the key features of the Layer0 Security Platform?

Key features include a Web Application Firewall, Bot Management, DDoS Protection, and fast deployment capabilities.