Comprehensive Security Solutions for Websites, Applications, and APIs
Akamai's Kona Site Defender offers a one-stop, zero-compromise security solution for websites, applications, and APIs. This robust platform combines web application firewall, bot mitigation, API security, and DDoS protection, including Layer 7 DDoS, all in one comprehensive package. By using Kona Site Defender, businesses can quickly identify vulnerabilities, mitigate threats, and secure even the most complex web and API architectures. The solution stands out as a leading attack detection system in the market, offering easy implementation, automatic security updates, and holistic visibility into traffic and attacks.
Effortless Application and API Security Management
Kona Site Defender empowers organizations to strengthen their application and API security with minimal effort. The platform allows users to tailor defenses to the latest threats, dynamically adapt protections to evolving attacks (such as those targeting the OWASP lists and sophisticated DDoS attacks), and automate updates to simplify security processes. With Akamai-managed updates and machine learning-powered self-tuning, businesses can minimize their application security and development effort while enhancing overall security posture.
Developer and Security Team Empowerment
One of the key features of Kona Site Defender is its ability to empower developers and security teams. The platform operationalizes application security by offering a choice of popular DevOps tools and seamless deployment within a CI/CD pipeline. This integration allows organizations to streamline security processes, enhance collaboration between development and security teams, and ensure that security is a key component of the application development lifecycle.
Advanced Protection Mechanisms
Kona Site Defender utilizes adaptive protections that automatically push the latest application and API defenses, including zero-days and CVE protections. In addition, the platform offers proactive self-tuning that eliminates the need for manual patching of web services security flaws. With built-in DDoS protection that blocks network attacks at the edge, Kona Site Defender defends against application-layer threats, ensuring secure and fast web application innovation. The platform also provides API discovery and protections to manage risks from new or previously unknown APIs.
Seamless Integration and Management
Businesses can easily integrate Kona Site Defender into their DevOps workflows or SDLC to address security issues effectively. The platform offers integration with popular SIEM and other application security tools, ensuring a comprehensive security ecosystem. As a managed service, Kona Site Defender minimizes additional latency or performance degradation, providing robust security without compromising user experience. Additionally, the platform defends against advanced Layer 7 DDoS attacks, making it a versatile and reliable solution for modern security challenges.