LevelBlue, a recognized leader in managed security services, strategic consulting, and threat intelligence, has introduced its Managed Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) service engineered to deliver adaptive, always-on security for modern digital infrastructures. This new offering helps organizations reduce risk, cut operational overhead, and safeguard mission-critical web applications and APIs through an integrated approach that merges a next-generation web application firewall (WAF) with DDoS mitigation, bot management, and comprehensive API protection. The service is backed by LevelBlue’s dedicated WAAP operations team, ensuring expert-led protection around the clock.
The demand for robust web and API security is rapidly intensifying as enterprises increasingly rely on digital applications to power their business strategies. Industry research from the Enterprise Strategy Group projects that the average number of web applications in an organization will rise from 145 to over 200 within two years. Simultaneously, the proportion of organizations using APIs in more than half of their applications is expected to surge from 32% to 80%.
This rapid growth brings new challenges for security teams, including:
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Pinpointing deployed applications and APIs
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Scaling the right protective measures
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Detecting and mitigating threats quickly
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Maintaining strong security without compromising performance
Compounding these challenges are talent shortages and skills gaps, particularly in midsize companies, where half report that securing web applications and APIs has become more difficult compared to two years ago. Many organizations are now turning to external partners for streamlined, consolidated solutions precisely the gap LevelBlue’s Managed WAAP service is designed to fill.
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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.”
The Managed WAAP service is available in Essential and Advanced tiers, enabling organizations to select the level of protection best suited to their needs.
Key benefits include:
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24/7 Expert Support: Continuous monitoring, threat response, and security consulting from a dedicated WAAP team.
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Automated Asset Identification: Automatic discovery and classification of web applications and APIs, prioritizing those with sensitive data or public exposure.
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AI-Driven Threat Detection: Leveraging artificial intelligence and global threat intelligence to identify anomalies, adapt to evolving attack methods, and preempt potential breaches.
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Optimized Security Operations: Automated, expert-led policy management to minimize false positives, boost efficiency, and align with 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.”
With this launch, LevelBlue positions itself at the forefront of managed web and API security, offering enterprises a scalable, AI-enhanced, and fully managed solution to safeguard their digital assets in an era of accelerating cyber threats.