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Product Information on Akamai Firewall for AI

Updated 12th December 2025

What is Akamai Firewall for AI?

Akamai Firewall for AI is a security solution designed to protect AI-powered applications, including large language models (LLMs), from modern cyber threats. It analyzes both inbound AI queries and outbound responses in real time to detect prompt injections, sensitive data leaks, harmful language, and adversarial attacks. The solution provides policy-based controls and adaptive enforcement, enabling organizations to implement responsible AI use and comply with regulatory requirements. Firewall for AI helps safeguard intellectual property, prevent data loss, and reduce compliance risks, supporting secure deployment of AI applications across cloud, edge, and hybrid environments.

Akamai Firewall for AI Pricing

The Firewall for AI pricing model offers flexible options based on usage or committed volume. Customers can choose between pay-as-you-go (usage-based) or commit-based plans tailored to their needs. Pricing is determined by metrics such as API calls, data volume, and enabled features. This model provides predictable costs and scalability for organizations deploying AI security across multiple applications.

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Overall experience with Akamai Firewall for AI

Senior Executive, Trade Complaince
250M - 500M USD, Manufacturing
FAVORABLE

“Adds extra security layer for AI workloads & Reliable performance without major issues”

5.0
Mar 3, 2026
I like how it monitors traffic and blocks suspecious activites before it impacts the system. Setup was not too complicated and the dashboard gives decent visiblity. It's helps in reducing unwanted access and adds an extra security layer for AI workloads. its a reliable solution for protecting AI services from external threats.
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About Company

Company Description

Updated 24th March 2026

Akamai is the AI infrastructure company that builds, secures, and scales applications on a massively distributed network. Our cloud, cybersecurity, and content delivery services give our customers mission-critical resilience, instant AI-driven experiences, and flawless streaming across the globe.

Company Details

Updated 24th March 2026
Company type
Public
Year Founded
1998
Head office location
Cambridge, United States
Number of employees
5001 - 10000
Website
https://www.akamai.com

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Reviewer Insights for: Akamai Firewall for AI

Akamai Firewall for AI Likes & Dislikes

Like

It gives strong real time monitoring and blocks suspecious traffic quickly. The visiblity into API and AI traffic is very helpful to understand whats happening internally. It also reduces manual effort because many things are automated. Overall it gives more confidence while running AI workloads in production.

Like

seamless api integration with minimal performance overhead

Like

its ability to protect AI applications from malicious inputs and misuse in real time. It provides excellent visibility into AI traffic and helps secure APIs and models effectively. Advanced detection capabilities ensure minimal impact on legitimate usage while blocking threats.

Dislike

Nothing as of now, all working very well and good for now.

Dislike

advanced configuration option may feel more technical for the team without deep security expertise

Dislike

nothing as of now negative thing, for now all works good.

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  • Senior Executive, Trade Complaince
    50M-1B USD
    Manufacturing
    Review Source

    Adds extra security layer for AI workloads & Reliable performance without major issues

    5.0
    Mar 3, 2026
    I like how it monitors traffic and blocks suspecious activites before it impacts the system. Setup was not too complicated and the dashboard gives decent visiblity. It's helps in reducing unwanted access and adds an extra security layer for AI workloads. its a reliable solution for protecting AI services from external threats.
  • IT Associate
    <50M USD
    Retail
    Review Source

    Enterprise grade AI Firewall delivering real-time protection and governance at scale

    5.0
    Feb 27, 2026
    we have very positive experience. platform provides strong real-time protection
  • IT Associate
    50M-1B USD
    Manufacturing
    Review Source

    Integration with Existing Security Systems and Time Detection of Malicious AI Inputs

    5.0
    Mar 22, 2026
    The solution offers good visibility into AI traffic and helps secure APIs and models effectively. Integration is smooth, and it works well alongside existing security layers. However, initial tuning may be required to optimize policies.
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