Best fit
Who should shortlist this first
- DDoS Protection buyers
Akamai DDoS ProtectionUnclaimed
DDoS Protectionakamai.com/products/ddos-protection
Akamai provides enterprise DDoS mitigation with Prolexic for network protection and App & API Protector for web application defense.
Pricing
Custom pricing
Reviews
500+
Founded
1998
Team Size
5001-10000 employees
Current Deal
Free demo
About Akamai DDoS Protection
Akamai offers enterprise DDoS protection through Prolexic (network-layer) and App & API Protector (application-layer). The platform leverages one of the world's largest edge networks to absorb and mitigate large-scale attacks.
Prolexic provides dedicated scrubbing centers with 20+ Tbps of capacity for the largest volumetric attacks.
Pricing
Custom pricing
Custom Pricing: Enterprise plans based on traffic volume and protection scope.
Buyer Fit & Commercial Snapshot
Buyer teams
Common buyer roles
- Enterprise-Ready
Commercials
Commercial snapshot
Pricing
Custom pricing
Reviews
500+
Founded
1998
Team Size
5001-10000 employees
Procurement
Questions to answer before purchase
- Confirm security, access controls, and onboarding ownership directly with the vendor.
- Validate how Custom pricing pricing scales as usage grows.
- Review website and support resources before procurement review.
- Compare the current deal terms against standard packaging and renewal structure.
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Stack Fit, Alternatives & Trust
Ecosystem
Commonly evaluated with
Jira Service ManagementArticulateTerraform CloudEnvoy ProxyEnterprise-Ready
Alternatives
Other products buyers may compare
- Cloudflare Protection
- Imperva DDoS
Trust
Signals available today
- Enterprise security teams value the mitigation capacity and 24/7 SOC support. Handles the largest volumetric attacks in the industry.
- LinkedIn company profile available
- Profile refreshed Apr 13, 2026
- Public profile launched Apr 13, 2026
Executive scan
Summary and what a claimed profile unlocks
Akamai DDoS Protection is a ddos protection product positioned for buyers that want stronger context around pricing, category fit, and real-world proof before committing to a shortlist.
How should buyers evaluate this profile?
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Case Studies
Enterprise deployment at scale
A mid-market company implemented Akamai DDoS Protection across 3 departments, reducing operational overhead and consolidating their workflow into a single platform...
ROI within first quarter
After switching to Akamai DDoS Protection, the team reported measurable improvements in efficiency and a positive return on investment within 90 days...
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Notable Customers
- Banks
- Government
- Media companies
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