Akamai to Acquire AI and Browser Security Firm LayerX for $205 Million
The acquisition enables Akamai to expand its Zero Trust portfolio to add protection directly into the browser. The post Akamai to Acquire AI and Browser Security Firm LayerX for $205 Million appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Cloud computing, security and CDN provider Akamai announced on Thursday that it has agreed to acquire LayerX, a company specializing in AI and browser security, for roughly $205 million in an all-cash deal.
LayerX, which has raised a total of $45 million, has developed a security platform that provides real-time visibility and control over user and agentic activities across browsers, applications, and IDEs.
The company’s solutions address AI-related risks through features such as shadow AI discovery, gen-AI data loss prevention, access controls for AI tools, misuse detection, and protection for AI browsers and plugins. LayerX also covers traditional browser security needs like extension management, safe browsing, and secure access.
Source: https://www.securityweek.com/akamai-to-acquire-ai-and-browser-security-firm-layerx-for-205-million/
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