10 Ways a Digital Shield Protects Apps and APIs

May 17, 2024 at 03:02PM As network architectures evolved to hybrid and multicloud environments, protecting apps and APIs became more complex. To address this, a digital shield is proposed, consisting of essential elements such as standardized communication, uniform policy, proper visibility, reliable alerting, response capability, good governance, central controls, vendor agnosticism, defense-in-depth, and simplified operations. … Read more

Akamai to Acquire API Protection Startup Noname Security for $450 MillionĀ 

May 7, 2024 at 11:00AM Akamai to acquire API protection company Noname Security for $450 million in the second quarter of 2024. Noname is known for top API security and reaching unicorn status in 2021. Integration will enhance Akamai’s API Security solution and bring $20 million revenue in fiscal year 2024. Noname’s CEO and employees … Read more

APIs Drive the Majority of Internet Traffic and Cybercriminals are Taking Advantage

March 19, 2024 at 01:12PM APIs play a crucial role in digital modernization, with a majority of internet traffic attributed to API calls. The State of API Security in 2024 Report highlights the risks related to inadequate API management, particularly in the banking and online retail sectors. It emphasizes the need for continuous monitoring and … Read more

Lumen Q3 DDoS Report: Banking Was the Most Targeted Industry for the First Time

October 26, 2023 at 06:18PM New data from Lumen Technologies reveals that the banking industry was the most targeted vertical for Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks in Q3 2023. A single banking customer experienced over 230 DDoS attacks in a single day, but Lumen’s multi-layered DDoS mitigation approach prevented any downtime. The report also … Read more