LevelBlue and Akamai Partner to Launch New Managed Web Application and API Protection Services

LevelBlue has launched its Managed Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) security service, designed to deliver adaptive, always-on protection that can reduce risk and operational overhead for web application and API security. Used in conjunction with Akamai’s App & API Protector technology, the offering combines a web application firewall (WAF), distributed-denial-of service (DDoS) mitigation, bot protection, and foundational API security capabilities.

“Today, a surprising number of organizations rely on multiple tools that are not purpose-built for web application and API security—leading to complexity, silos, and rising costs,” said Sundhar Annamalai, president of the Dallas-based provider of managed security services, strategic consulting, and threat intelligence. “LevelBlue offers an alternative: proven services that consolidate and simplify protections with predictable investment. By combining LevelBlue’s operational expertise with Akamai’s proven technology, organizations can stay ahead of evolving threats and create cyber resilience for critical digital capabilities.”

The offering is available in two tiers, Essential and Advanced, giving organizations the flexibility to choose a service level that best meets their needs with regard to web application and API protection. Core benefits include the ability to automatically discover and secure critical assets, the use of AI in conjunction with global threat intelligence to spot anomalies and adapt to new attack vectors, automated security management, and access to a team of specialists.

“In 2024 alone, Akamai saw over 311 billion web app attacks. As AI accelerates, threats are harder to spot, and security is tougher to control,” said Rupesh Chokshi, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Akamai’s Application Security Portfolio.

Channel Impact^®
The Akamai and LevelBlue’s partnership is intended to provide customers access to a value proposition that combines technology with the operational expertise of a large MSSP.