Akamai Technologies

Distributed edge platform for content delivery, application and API security, and bot management.

Akamai operates one of the internet's largest distributed edge networks, delivering content and protecting applications with WAF, API security, bot management, and DDoS defense. Its Guardicore acquisition added microsegmentation for east-west traffic inside data centers. Founded in 1998 and publicly traded, it serves many of the largest web properties.

Category: Network & Zero Trust
Founded: 1998
Funding: Public company
Website: https://www.akamai.com

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