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Akamai to Buy LayerX for $205M to Expand AI Browser Security

·Source: Bank Info Security

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Akamai Says Startup LayerX's Browser Telemetry Will Strengthen Access Decisions Akamai said its proposed $205 million acquisition of LayerX will add enterprise browser security and AI usage controls to its zero tru

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Akamai Says Startup LayerX's Browser Telemetry Will Strengthen Access Decisions Akamai said its proposed $205 million acquisition of LayerX will add enterprise browser security and AI usage controls to its zero trust portfolio as enterprises grapple with generative AI data exposure, autonomous AI agents and growing demand for browser-level visibility.

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Originally published by Bank Info Security on May 14, 2026.

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