Akamai to acquire API Security Company Noname to enhance API security solution
Acquiring Company
Akamai Technologies
Acquired Company
Noname Security
CambridgePalo AltoSoftwareData And AnalyticsSoftwarePrivacy And SecurityConsumer ElectronicsDescription
Akamai Technologies, Inc. has announced its intent to acquire API security company, Noname Security. The acquisition will enable Akamai to extend protection across all API traffic locations, meet growing customer demand, and gain greater scale with Noname's additional sales and marketing resources, as well as establish channel and alliance relationships. With this acquisition, Akamai expects to offer a complete API security suite, better discover 'shadow' APIs, and provide greater deployment choices for customers.
Quick answer
Akamai Technologies is acquiring Noname Security, announced May 7, 2024. Akamai Technologies is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States.
- How much did Akamai Technologies pay for Noname Security?
- The deal value was not disclosed.
- What does Akamai Technologies do?
- Akamai secures and delivers digital experiences for the world's largest companies.
- Where are Akamai Technologies and Noname Security based?
- Akamai Technologies is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Noname Security is based in Palo Alto, California, United States.
- Who are the decision-makers at Akamai Technologies?
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Who acquired Noname Security?
Noname Security was acquired by Akamai Technologies, based in Cambridge. The deal was reported on May 7, 2024. Akamai secures and delivers digital experiences for the world's largest companies. Akamai Technologies is publicly traded (AKAM) and operates in Software.
When did Akamai Technologies acquire Noname Security?
Akamai Technologies's acquisition of Noname Security was reported on May 7, 2024. Akamai Technologies, Inc. has announced its intent to acquire API security company, Noname Security. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.
What does Noname Security do?
Noname Security is the only company taking a complete, proactive approach to API Security. Noname works with 20% of the Fortune 500 and covers the entire API security scope across three pillars — Posture Management, Runtime Security, and Secure API SDLC. It is privately held, operating in Software, and is based in Palo Alto.
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