Tiered services provide flexible web application and API protection, helping organizations integrate, simplify, and scale security measures

LevelBlue, a leading provider of managed security services, strategic consulting, and threat intelligence, announced the launch of its managed Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) security service. The service is designed to provide self-adjusting, 24/7 protection to reduce the risk and operational costs of web application and API security. Leveraging Akamai’s industry-leading App & API Protector technology, LevelBlue Managed WAAP combines a next-generation web application firewall (WAF), distributed denial of service (DDoS) mitigation, bot protection, and foundational API security capabilities, all backed by LevelBlue’s dedicated WAAP operations team.

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Global organizations are rapidly expanding their use of applications and APIs to drive digital-first strategies. According to Enterprise Strategy Group, the average number of web applications per organization is expected to increase from 145 to over 200 over the next two years. At the same time, the percentage of organizations with more than half of their applications using APIs will increase from 32% to 80%. The most critical challenges facing security teams include:

  • Discover application and API deployments
  • Expand the effective protection range
  • Quickly identify and mitigate attacks
  • Ensure safety measures do not affect performance

Furthermore, many organizations are constrained by staffing and expertise gaps. With increasingly complex environments, half of mid-market organizations say securing web applications and APIs is more difficult today than it was two years ago. Consequently, many are seeking external assistance and simplified, integrated solutions. LevelBlue managed WAAP directly addresses these needs, streamlining operations while achieving measurable security outcomes.

“Today, a staggering number of organizations rely on multiple tools that weren’t purpose-built for web application and API security – leading to complexity, silos, and increased costs,” said Sundhar Annamalai, President of LevelBlue. “LevelBlue offers an alternative: a proven service that consolidates and simplifies protection with a predictable investment. By combining LevelBlue’s operational expertise with Akamai’s proven technology, organizations can stay ahead of evolving threats and build cyber resilience into critical digital capabilities.”

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LevelBlue Managed WAAP offers two tiers: Essential and Advanced, giving organizations the flexibility to choose the service level that best suits their needs. Key benefits include:

  • 24/7 WAAP professional support: We have a fully operational team of experts who provide around-the-clock support, monitoring, and consulting services to enhance WAAP protection effectiveness.
  • Discover and protect critical assets: Automatically identify and classify web applications and APIs – prioritize those that are exposed or process sensitive data, and expand protection as needed.
  • AI-driven threat defense: Combines AI-driven detection with global threat intelligence to identify anomalies, adapt to new attack vectors, and stay ahead of threats.
  • Simplified security management: Eliminate manual adjustments through expert-led automated policy management, improve efficiency, reduce false positives, and align with modern development and operations workflows.

“Akamai observed over 311 billion web application attacks in 2024 alone. With the accelerating advancement of AI, threats are becoming harder to detect and harder to control,” said Rupesh Chokshi, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Akamai’s Application Security Portfolio. “Akamai’s partnership with LevelBlue gives customers access to a trusted and reliable team that combines industry-leading technology with the deep operational expertise of one of the world’s largest managed security service providers (MSSPs). This powerful combination delivers a flexible solution that helps organizations quickly achieve resilient protection and regulatory compliance.”

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Source: businesswire