API security isn’t optional anymore—and Akamai is betting on a model that acknowledges that reality. Their newly launched Managed Service for API Security offers more than just tooling; it offers people.

Stas Neyman, Director of Product Marketing at Akamai, says the motivation for the service is simple: “We know that protecting APIs is not an option, but a lot of companies are struggling with limited cybersecurity resources and specifically API expertise.”

The rise of API-driven architectures has led to a complex attack surface, often overlooked by traditional AppSec strategies. Akamai’s Managed service fills that critical gap by acting as an extension of the customer’s security operations center (SOC).

“It’s our way to augment your SOC with our expertise,” Neyman explains. That includes 24/7 monitoring, real-time incident investigation, risk assessment, and even tactical guidance on mitigation. The goal is to let companies operationalize API security without needing to build their own internal teams from scratch.

Unlike many self-service platforms, this isn’t just a subscription and a dashboard. Akamai embeds its own API security experts directly into the customer’s workflow. “They’re part of your team,” says Neyman. “They’re monitoring your environment, assessing incidents, and guiding remediation.”

For DevSecOps teams that are short on bandwidth or still maturing their security posture, this can be a game-changer. The service not only helps them stay protected but gives them a path to build internal capacity over time.

API threats are not slowing down—and many organizations simply can’t hire fast enough to keep up. A managed model like this provides a practical solution: outsource the heavy lifting now, while buying time to scale your capabilities later.

In today’s threat landscape, being underprepared is a liability. Akamai’s Managed API security service gives teams the operational safety net they need—without compromising on visibility, control, or speed.