Akamai Unveils New Malware Protection for Uploaded Files

Akamai Technologies has launched Malware Protection, which shields web applications and APIs from malicious uploads. The solution extends Akamai’s web application and API protection (WAAP) by identifying and blocking malware at the edge, stopping it from reaching targeted systems and detonating and spreading.
Malware Protection addresses the rising issue of malware embedded in files uploaded to web applications like travel and hospitality, financial sites, consumer portals, and content management systems. The solution takes a new approach to security by examining files published to Akamai Intelligent Edge network applications and APIs, detecting and blocking malware at the edge.
Because the malware scanning engine is totally hosted on the Akamai Intelligent Edge, customers do not need to install anything and no changes to their application code are necessary. This makes it easier to deploy and manage than competing options, such as ICAP-integrated solutions. Malware Protection gives a superior security outcome by isolating attacks from targeted origins since malware is blocked at the edge.

Patrick Sullivan, CTO, Security Strategy, Akamai, said, “Business processes across a variety of industries have shifted to web applications and users are uploading far more files than before. With Malware Protection, Akamai is helping customers to easily reduce risk resulting from files uploaded via Web Apps right at the Edge.. This addresses a growing concern among Akamai customers and provides added assurance that their online assets are protected.”

Originally published at https://itvarnews.techplusmedia.com on June 14, 2022.