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LevelBlue and Akamai Partner to Launch New Managed Web Application and API Protection Services
DALLAS, August 12, 2025--LevelBlue, a leading provider of managed security services, strategic consulting, and threat intelligence, today announced the launch of its Managed Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) security service, designed to deliver adaptive, always-on protection that can reduce risk and operational overhead for web application and API security. Powered by Akamai’s industry-leading App & API Protector technology, LevelBlue Managed WAAP combines next-gen web application firew
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