Akamai to Acquire LayerX for $205 Million to Enhance AI Security

Akamai Technologies has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire LayerX, a provider of browser-based AI usage control and secure enterprise browser technology, for approximately $205 million. This strategic acquisition aims to extend Akamai’s zero trust security portfolio into the web browser environment, addressing the critical need for controlling employee interactions with generative AI applications and SaaS solutions. Unlike proprietary enterprise browsers, LayerX supports popular existing browsers, allowing organizations to maintain user preference while gaining real-time visibility and control over data sharing with large language models. The deal is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to customary conditions. LayerX’s team, including co-founders Or Eshed and David Vaisbrud, will join Akamai’s zero trust organization, strengthening its cybersecurity innovation hub in Tel Aviv. Financially, the transaction is anticipated to be dilutive to Akamai’s non-GAAP EPS by about $0.12 for fiscal year 2026, with LayerX projected to generate $10 million in annual recurring revenue by year-end. This move underscores Akamai’s commitment to securing both human and agentic AI usage at scale.