We’re proud of the progress Akamai has made in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance.
Optimizing For Performance, One Hire at a Time: Part 3
Having previously decided we need to make a new hire onto our team, part 1 of this series examined how to meet the needs of our team going into the future, instead of just adding surface visible technical skills.
What?s new in Guardicore Centra R26
New improvements to Guardicore Centra make it the fastest and simplest solution to protect against ransomware and meet the needs of zero trust.
Kali Linux 2021.1 Release (Command-Not-Found)
Today we’re pushing out the first Kali Linux release of the year with Kali Linux 2021.1. This edition brings enhancements of existing features, and is ready to be downloaded or upgraded if you have an existing Kali Linux installation.
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Bitcoins, Blockchains, and Botnets
A recent piece of malware from a known crypto mining botnet campaign has started leveraging Bitcoin blockchain transactions in order to hide its backup C2 IP address. It’s a simple, yet effective, way to defeat takedown attempts.
Out of My Depth (Where I Belong)
I remember well my first day as a member of Akamai’s InfoSec department.
The Friday prior, I’d just completed the Akamai Technical Academy, a five-month crash-course in all things tech, and was now, on a cold but sunny Monday morning, joining InfoSec …
Digital Offense Capabilities Are Currently Net Negative for the Security Ecosystem
PropositionDigital offense capabilities are currently net negative for the security ecosystem.[0]The costs of improved digital offense currently outweigh the benefits. The legitimate benefits of digital offense accrue primarily to the security one perc…
Massive Campaign Targeting UK Banks Bypassing 2FA
On 14 July, 2020, Oliver Hough, a security researcher from Cyjax, published a report centered on a phishing campaign targeting banking customers in the United Kingdom, which evades two-factor authentication (2FA).
Our Role in Inclusion, Diversity, and Engagement
The work of creating the most inclusive and diverse organization is never-ending. While that may seem daunting to some, I see it as exhilarating. Sure, I say that from the perspective of VP! But at Akamai, Inclusion, Diversity, & Engagement (ID&E) is a…
Can Edge Computing Exist Without the Edge? Part 3: The Economics of Edge Computing
Do the math. For the past decade, digital businesses have been investing in digital transformation initiatives. The promise is to increase top-line growth while maximizing customer lifetime value. As infrastructure improves, IT spending is shifting fro…