API security is no longer optional—it’s a necessity. As APIs continue to drive digital transformation, the risks associated with unsecured APIs will only grow. Akamai Technologies recently announced a new native connector between Akamai API Security and Akamai Connected Cloud to simplify and accelerate the discovery and protection of APIs by enabling customers to send a copy of their Akamai Connected Cloud traffic directly to API Security for analysis and to rapidly block attacks.

In this episode of Let's Talk, Stas Neyman, Director of Product Marketing at Akamai, discusses the growing importance of API security and how Akamai is strengthening its portfolio, focusing on the newly launched native connector for API traffic analysis.
Neyman explains how the native connector simplifies API traffic analysis, offering zero-cost deployment and rapid response capabilities. The integration aims to bridge the gap between developers and security teams, providing full visibility and actionable insights without additional costs.