Akamai acquires Israeli cybersecurity startup LayerX Security, which develops a browser-based platform to secure employee use of AI tools, for ~$205M in cash (Meir Orbach/CTech)

Akamai Technologies has announced its acquisition of Israeli cybersecurity startup LayerX Security for approximately $205 million. LayerX specializes in a browser-based platform designed to secure employee interactions with AI tools, enhancing Akamai's Zero Trust strategy amid growing concerns over AI usage in enterprises.