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) service. Designed to provide adaptive, always-on protection that can reduce risk and operational overhead when securing web applications and APIs, LevelBlue’s Managed WAAP service combines a next-generation firewall application (WAF), DDoS mitigation, bot protection, and core API security capabilities with the expertise of LevelBlue’s dedicated WAAP operations team.
Companies around the world are rapidly expanding their use of applications and APIs to drive digital strategies. According to Enterprise Strategy Group, the average number of web applications per organization will 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 leveraging APIs will grow from 32% to 80%. Some of the biggest challenges facing security teams include:
- Identify deployed applications and APIs
- Scaling appropriate protective measures
- Quickly identify and defend against attacks
- Ensure that security measures do not affect performance
Additionally, many companies struggle with limited staffing resources and a gap in expertise. As IT environments become increasingly complex, half of midsize companies report that securing web applications and APIs is more difficult today than it was two years ago. Consequently, many are seeking external support and simplified, consolidated solutions. LevelBlue’s Managed WAAP service specifically addresses these needs, delivering measurable security results while streamlining operations.
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“Today, a surprising number of organizations rely on numerous tools that aren’t specifically designed for web application and API security—leading to complexity, silos, and rising costs,” said Sundhar Annamalai, President of LevelBlue. “LevelBlue offers an alternative: proven services that consolidate and simplify protection measures, all at a predictable investment. Combining LevelBlue’s operational expertise with Akamai’s proven technology enables organizations to stay ahead of emerging threats and strengthen their cyber resilience for business-critical digital functions.”
LevelBlue Managed WAAP is available in two tiers: Essential and Advanced. This gives organizations the flexibility to choose the service level that best meets their needs. Key benefits include:
- 24/7 access to WAAP expertise: A fully operational team of specialists provides continuous support, monitoring, and consulting to enhance WAAP protection.
- Identify and secure critical assets: Automatically identify and classify web applications and APIs – prioritizing applications that are publicly accessible or process sensitive data, and scaling protection measures as needed.
- AI-powered threat defense: A combination of AI-powered detection and global threat intelligence to detect anomalies, adapt to new attack vectors, and stay one step ahead of threats.
- Streamlined security management: Eliminate manual adjustments with expert-led, automated policy management for greater efficiency, fewer false positives, and seamless integration into modern DevOps workflows.
“In 2024 alone, Akamai has detected over 311 billion web application attacks. With the accelerated adoption of AI, threats will become harder to detect and security will become more difficult to control,” said Rupesh Chokshi, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Akamai’s Application Security portfolio. “The Akamai-LevelBlue partnership gives customers access to a trusted, reliable team that combines industry-leading technology with the deep operational expertise of one of the world’s largest MSSPs. This is a powerful combination, delivering a flexible solution that can quickly help organizations achieve resilient protection and compliance.”
Source: BusinessWire