Can Edge Computing Exist Without the Edge? Part 1: The Edge
If the title sounds like a trick question, it really depends on who you ask. Semantically, it seems clear that if you take the "edge" and combine it with "computing" you get edge computing. But if you have been reading headlines, you would be justified in having doubts that the ... Read More
Unprecedented Levels of Ransom DDoS Extortion Attacks
The FBI has released a flash warning that thousands of organizations around the world, and across multiple industries, have been threatened with DDoS attacks unless they pay a bitcoin ransom. This ransom DDoS, or RDoS, threat was covered by Akamai's Security Intelligence Response Team (SIRT) in a Security Alert released ... Read More
Every Application Should Be Behind a WAF
It's no secret that security threats continue to expand in volume and variety, making headlines on virtually a daily basis. From nation-state attacks, corporate espionage, and data exfiltration campaigns to all-in-one and sneaker bot campaigns, businesses across the globe find themselves dealing with a deluge of inbound threats. The increased ... Read More
20 Years of Edge Computing
How long will you wait for something? That depends on what you're waiting for, of course. But in your daily interactions, think about how many "things" you interact with where you expect the response to be instantaneous - tapping on mobile apps, logging in and transacting with a retailer or ... Read More
From the Core to the Edge: 3 Security Imperatives and the Evolving Digital Topology
The breathtaking pace at which everyone and everything is becoming connected is having a profound effect on digital business, from delivering exceptional experiences, to ensuring the security of your customers, applications, and workforce ... Read More
Visit Akamai at AWS re:Invent 2018!
On November 26-29, the Las Vegas Strip will be flooded with tens of thousands of developers, engineers, admins, architects and other technologists for trainings, certifications and sessions put on by AWS and its partner community at re:Invent. Akamai is excited ... Read More
Illuminating the Path to Digital Maturity
Research By Akamai and Forrester Sheds New Light on Digital Experience Challenges and Opportunities Nearly every business today is striving to create and deliver digital experiences that stand apart. But it's no small task turning those visions into reality. Moreover, ... Read More
