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Akamai Guardicore Segmentation

byAkamai
in Network Security Microsegmentation
4.8
2026

Overview

Product Information on Akamai Guardicore Segmentation

Updated 10th September 2025

What is Akamai Guardicore Segmentation?

Akamai Guardicore Segmentation is a security solution designed to protect organizations against ransomware and advanced threats with microsegmentation controls. It enables granular segmentation of network traffic within data centers, clouds, and hybrid environments, making lateral movement for attackers much more difficult. Akamai Guardicore provides deep visibility into application flows and user activity, allowing for rapid detection and containment of breaches. Its agent and agentless-based approaches support diverse IT environments-from virtual machines to legacy tech to containers-offering flexible policy creation and enforcement. Businesses use Akamai Guardicore to minimize attack surfaces for critical applications, streamline compliance with regulatory standards, and reduce the risk of downtime due to cyber incidents. The platform integrates easily with existing security stacks, delivering actionable insights and control over complex, distributed infrastructures.

Akamai Guardicore Segmentation Pricing

Akamai Guardicore uses a flexible pricing model based on the number of protected assets, such as servers or workloads. Pricing can be tailored by deployment size and environment (on-premises, cloud, or hybrid). Features like network visualization and threat detection are automatically included. Subscription options are available directly or through our security partners, providing predictable costs and seamless scalability for growing organizations.

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Overall experience with Akamai Guardicore Segmentation

IT Associate
250M - 500M USD, Services (non-Government)
FAVORABLE

“Guardicore Implementation Reduces Micro Segmentation Rollout Time From Months To Weeks”

5.0
Nov 19, 2025
The Guardicore experience we received from start to finish was impeccable. Normally after signing on the dotted line, we never hear from the sales team again and everything goes downhill, however this was not the case. The experience was flawless all the way through from start to finish. Now that we are up and running, the post support has also been exceptional - 10/10. Being based in Australia, the team assigned to us was outstanding and in are time zone, even if they did not know the answer to something they would have it by the start off business the next day and a detailed answer as well not some cut and past job from a text book,
SECURITY ENGINEER
30B + USD, IT Services
CRITICAL

“Industry Leading Micro-Segmentation Product but Not Without Its Challenges”

3.0
Nov 1, 2023
We selected Guardicore after a wide industry review of all solutions and determined that Guardicore was a market leading product. We have had challenges with the implementation which relate to the scale of our organisation and the level of documentation we hold on our systems. Overall we believe Guardicore is an industry leading product but customers should be very aware of the challenges and obligations on their side during an enterprise implementation.

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2026
For Market:
Network Security Microsegmentation

About Company

Company Description

Updated 25th July 2024

Akamai powers and protects life online. Leading companies worldwide choose Akamai to build, deliver, and secure their digital experiences – helping billions of people live, work, and play every day. Akamai Connected Cloud, a massively distributed edge and cloud platform, puts apps and experiences closer to users and keeps threats farther away.

Company Details

Updated 26th February 2025
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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Akamai Guardicore Segmentation Likes & Dislikes

Like

The UI & Filters make life so easy when working on the product, compared to other products we POC and tested it was a clear standout The roadmap for the product was clear and we were lucky enough to be part of a Trial Feature for are roll out and were working directly with the Developers who would turn around any issue within 24 hours and it made are roll out so easy - so guys Watch out for the Policy Generator being realised soon for deployment of new Rulesets it cuts down time from Months to days, This was are 2nd go at Micro segmentation as the old vendor went bust - the 1st time it took over 18 months to roll out - with Guardicore it took 5 weeks for over 600 servers From 1st Agent install to are Last App going in to block mode

Like

The account management team have been really knowledgeable and helpful. Professional services have embedded themselves as part of our team and have been absolutely fantastic throughout the whole process. The quality of professional services excels in comparison to most other vendors.

Like

I appreciate the flexibility in applying Labels, which enables multiple possibilities for segmentation and control. Additionally, the speed at which rules and modules can be configured and applied makes the workflow more efficient. The visibility of the environment at the communication level, with a focus on lateral movement, bad reputation and policy violation, provides an important protection aligned with the Zero Trust concept, ensuring that communication can only occur under specific conditions, this is incredible. The support team is excellent too.

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Dislike

There are some limitations with the platform when segmentation policies need to refer to devices without an agent or orchestration.

Dislike

We had some challenges in ensuring agent compatibility with AIX machines, which limits coverage in certain scenarios (layer limitation for example). Additionally, recurring Enforcement Missing KO issues arise when keeping OS kernels up to date in the environment, sometimes requiring support tickets to resolve, but usually much faster to complete.

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Akamai Guardicore Segmentation Reviews and Ratings

4.8

(209 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
75%
4 Star
24%
3 Star
1%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?

Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.6

Integration & Deployment

4.7

Service & Support

4.7

Product Capabilities

4.7

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  • IT Associate
    50M-1B USD
    Services (non-Government)
    Review Source

    Guardicore Implementation Reduces Micro Segmentation Rollout Time From Months To Weeks

    5.0
    Nov 18, 2025
    The Guardicore experience we received from start to finish was impeccable. Normally after signing on the dotted line, we never hear from the sales team again and everything goes downhill, however this was not the case. The experience was flawless all the way through from start to finish. Now that we are up and running, the post support has also been exceptional - 10/10. Being based in Australia, the team assigned to us was outstanding and in are time zone, even if they did not know the answer to something they would have it by the start off business the next day and a detailed answer as well not some cut and past job from a text book,
  • IT SECURITY & RISK MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATE
    10B+ USD
    Manufacturing
    Review Source

    Guardicore: Strengths, Challenges and Maturity

    5.0
    Oct 1, 2025
    Guardicore is an effective and highly modular solution, offering an intuitive interface and an excellent experience for administrators. It's possible to improve with some feature requests, but it's a solid product.
  • CYBER SECURITY SPECIALIST
    <50M USD
    Energy and Utilities
    Review Source

    Network Traffic Visibility and Management Simplified With Intuitive User Interface

    4.0
    Sep 15, 2025
    Overall, this is a great product if you wish to gain visibility of your network. It is very straightforward to evaluate all the different types of traffic cycling to different endpoints and helps provide insight on what type of traffic to block or how to route different traffic in your environment.
  • Information Security Specialist
    50M-1B USD
    Banking
    Review Source

    Advanced Security and Granular Visibility with Akamai Guardicore

    5.0
    Sep 26, 2025
    Our experience with Akamai guardicore has been very positive. The solution has brougth greater visibility to the environment, enable efficient microsegmentation, and increased the level of security by reducing the risk of lateral movement. Support and documentation have also been strong points, making adoption easier.
  • Manager, Project Management
    50M-1B USD
    Services (non-Government)
    Review Source

    Granular Segmentation Enhances Security But Monitoring Features Remain Limited

    5.0
    Sep 8, 2025
    Akamai Guardicore Segmentation delivers reliable granular segmentation with a lightweight kernel-based deployment model that makes rollout efficient across large, heterogeneous environments. Its monitoring capabilities aren't as comprehensive as some competitors, but it consistently proves effective at automatically designing and enforcing granular policies, reducing lateral movement and strengthening an organization's security posture.
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