AI & Enterprise
Akamai to buy AI, browser security firm LayerX for $205 million
Akamai will acquire AI and browser security specialist LayerX for about $205 million, SecurityWeek reported on May 14. LayerX has developed a security platform that monitors and controls user and AI agent activity in real time across browsers, applications and integrated development environments. Its tools support shadow AI detection, prevention of generative AI data leaks, access control for AI tools and protection for AI browsers and plugins. It also offers browser security features.
