LayerX Acquired by Akamai | Technology M&A Deal

Akamai has acquired LayerX, a cybersecurity business in the United States, for $205 million. LayerX provides browser-based AI usage control and secure enterprise browser (SEB) technology that extends protection to how employees use generative AI, SaaS AI, and AI agents inside popular web browsers. Akamai acquisitions aim to add real-time visibility and policy enforcement for web content, prompts, file uploads, and LLM interactions without forcing users to switch browsers or disrupt workflows in enterprise browser environments. This strategic acquisition is categorized as an other acquisition and supports Akamai’s Zero Trust security portfolio, including ZTNA and runtime protection for AI applications. The LayerX acquisition was announced under a definitive agreement, with terms focused on governing AI at the point of use for safety and compliance.