Akamai to Acquire LayerX for $205 Million to Enhance Browser-Based Security

Akamai has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire LayerX, a provider of browser-based AI usage control and secure enterprise browser (SEB) technology, for $205 million. The acquisition aims to extend Akamai’s zero trust security portfolio by integrating LayerX’s solutions to protect enterprise tasks conducted in browsers, including interactions with generative AI applications, SaaS AI solutions, and AI agents. The deal marks a strategic expansion of Akamai’s capabilities to address security risks in modern workforce environments where browser-based activities dominate. No specific timeline for the acquisition’s completion was disclosed. The transaction focuses on enhancing protection for browser-centric enterprise operations.