Name: Portability in the cloud: Best practices for building cloud-native architecture
Start: 2023-10-31T14:00:00Z
End: 2023-10-31T14:01:11.000Z
Location: BrightTALK
Rating: 5

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. Learn more about Akamai’s cloud computing, security, and content delivery solutions.

In this "If Your APIs Could Talk" episode, we’ll explore API Security Recon capability, now available to all Akamai API Security customers. Recon helps security teams gain an external attacker’s view of their attack surface by automatically discovering publicly exposed domains, misconfigured endpoints, leaked secrets, and other risks, without requiring traffic mirroring, internal access, or prior environment knowledge.

We’ll walk through how Recon maps your public-facing network footprint using open-source intelligence, performs lightweight detection of API exposures, and seamlessly surfaces validated findings in the platform. You’ll see how this capability enables organizations to proactively mitigate external API risk and enhance their overall security posture without incurring operational overhead.

Ep. 18 - Learn what your attackers see with API Security Recon

In this "If APIs Could Talk" episode, we’ll explore the latest enhancement to Akamai API Security’s code-based discovery capabilities: support for scanning GitHub Enterprise repositories. With this update, API Security can now automatically identify OpenAPI specifications and detect APIs written in Java and Python—adding them directly to your API inventory.The session will include a walkthrough of the setup process, a look at how code-level API discovery complements traffic-based visibility, and insights into how this feature helps eliminate blind spots and strengthen API governance.

Ep 17 Uncovering APIs in GitHub Repos

When downtime leads to lost revenue, reputational damage, and broken customer trust, cyber resilience becomes essential.

In this session, Bryan Glick (Computer Weekly) sits down with Richard Meeus (Akamai) to explore what it takes to maintain resilience across complex digital environments. Learn how to stay secure and performant during peak demand, and how to defend against bots, ransomware, and fraud without compromising user experience.

Watch to discover:
- How to prepare for — and thrive in — peak trading periods
- Real-world examples of stopping bots, fraud, and ransomware
- How to scale resilience across hybrid, multi-cloud environments

Speaker: Richard Meeus, Director of Security Technology & Strategy, EMEA, Akamai
Moderator: Bryan Glick, Editor in Chief, Computer Weekly

Watch now and gain practical insights you can apply today.

Cyber Resilience at Scale: Staying Online When It Matters Most

Join us for an exclusive webinar featuring a real-world success story from one of our customers who transformed their security posture through microsegmentation. In this live session, you’ll hear firsthand from Network Security Architect, Quynn Kars, and  Network Security Engineer, Evan Martinez, on how they decided they needed a change, why their company chose microsegmentation, and how they compared pricing to legacy firewall options. Discover the strategic decisions, implementation best practices, and lessons learned throughout their journey—from initial planning and beyond. Whether you're just starting to explore microsegmentation or looking to optimize your existing approach, this webinar offers valuable insights and practical takeaways.

What You’ll Learn:
- Key drivers behind their decision to adopt microsegmentation
- Obstacles they encountered—and how they overcame them
- Tangible outcomes and metrics demonstrating success
- Recommendations for organizations considering microsegmentation

Agenda:
4:00PM EST - 4:10PM EST: Introduction from Akamai Field CTO, Garrett Weber
4:10PM EST - 4:45PM EST: Presentation from Network Security Team
4:45PM EST - 5:00PM EST: Open Q&A Session

Akamai is an approved ISC2 CPE Submitter Partner. Earn CPE Credits by watching our Webinar and providing us with your ISC2 Member ID number either in 'Question' or 'Rate this' section.

Hear from a Peer: A Segmentation Journey told by an Akamai customer

Holiday traffic can bring big opportunities — and even bigger risks. Just 100 ms of added latency can cut sales by 1%, and nearly half of eCommerce traffic comes from Google Search, meaning performance issues can hurt both revenue and SEO.

In this on-demand webinar, Akamai Cloud experts reveal three proven strategies leading retailers use to stay resilient and profitable during peak:

- Distributed architecture to reduce latency and maximise revenue
- Virtual waiting rooms to manage demand without hurting user experience
- Full-stack observability to catch issues before they impact sales

Watch now and learn how to prepare your digital storefront for the moments that matter most.

Stream on demand today.

Surviving the Holiday Rush: Strategies for Peak Traffic Success

Compliance isn’t just about ticking boxes—it’s a cornerstone of long-term resilience and stronger security.
 
As regulations like DORA reshape the landscape and cyber threats grow in sophistication, security leaders must reframe compliance as a strategic opportunity, not just an obligation.
 
Join Bryan Glick (Computer Weekly) and Richard Meeus (Akamai) as they discuss how organisations can align compliance with security goals, strengthen resilience, and stay ahead of risk. Learn how to turn regulatory pressure into a security advantage—and what it takes to prove your controls are truly effective.
 
What you’ll learn:
• How to align security and compliance strategies
• Proactive risk management to prevent breaches
• How to use regulations as a catalyst for resilience

Moderator: Bryan Glick, Editor in chief, Computer Weekly
Speaker: Richard Meeus, Director of Security Technology and Strategy EMEA, Akamai

Compliance & Cyber Resilience: Strengthening Security in a Regulated World

In this episode of The SIG Download, host Tricia Howard is joined by Mark Whitehead, CEO and Co-Founder of NDAY Security. Watch as they chat about the recent ransomware attacks hitting the retail sector, zero-day attacks, social engineering, the role of AI, and more.

SIG Download: Episode 19 - The Hunt Is On – Exposing Threats Before They Strike

APIs are a growing attack vector, exposing organizations to threats like unauthorized access, injection attacks, and abuse. Traditional access control models struggle to enforce business-specific authorization, leading to security gaps.

In episode 16 of If Your APIs Could Talk, we examine API3:2023, BOPLA (Business-Oriented Process-Level Authorization) as a solution for implementing fine-grained, context-aware access controls within APIs. We will cover key security challenges, real-world attack scenarios, and how BOPLA enforces dynamic policies to mitigate risks while maintaining performance and compliance.

Gain practical insights into integrating BOPLA with API gateways, designing scalable authorization frameworks, and applying policy-based access control that adapts to real-time business contexts. The session will also explore how BOPLA enhances security by leveraging attribute-based access control (ABAC), role-based access control (RBAC), and risk-aware authentication models. Additionally, we will discuss best practices for monitoring and auditing API access, ensuring regulatory compliance, and optimizing security without introducing latency.

Ep. 16 BOPLA-Driven API Security: Enforcing Process-Level Authorization for Threat Mitigation

Cyberattacks are growing more sophisticated, leaving no industry untouched. As organizations expand digital operations and interconnect systems, the attack surface widens — particularly in high-target sectors like retail. One of the most dangerous tactics used by attackers is lateral movement, allowing them to silently escalate access and compromise critical assets.

When you're under attack, every second counts — and Akamai can help, whether you're a customer or not. From the moment a threat is detected, Akamai provides immediate support to contain and neutralize attacks in progress.

Organizations around the world rely on Akamai Guardicore to stop lateral movement through real-time microsegmentation, minimizing breach impact and securing high-value systems. And with Akamai Hunt’s proactive threat-hunting services, backed by behavioral analysis, anomaly detection, and IOC identification, even stealthy threats can be uncovered and addressed before they cause serious harm.

No matter your size, industry, or existing setup — if you're under attack, Akamai is ready to help.

Join us to learn how to:
- Contain ransomware with microsegmentation that stops lateral movement.
- Detect early-stage attacks using behavioral analysis and IOCs.
- Uncover stealthy threats through proactive threat hunting with Akamai Hunt.
- Implement Zero Trust controls across hybrid and cloud environments.

Akamai is an approved ISC2 CPE Submitter Partner. Earn CPE Credits by watching our Webinar and providing us with your ISC2 Member ID number either in 'Question' or 'Rate this' section.

Isolating Ransomware Attacks to Block Lateral Movement and Protect Critical Assets

In today’s digital landscape, SEO isn’t just about keywords—it’s about delivering exceptional user experiences. Discover how leading retailers leverage Akamai’s powerful solutions to enhance website performance, boost search rankings, and drive revenue growth. Akamai’s edge platform is revolutionizing the way retailers optimize their websites. Learn how it can:

-Enhance website performance and speed
-Improve page load times for better user engagement
-Boost search rankings by delivering a seamless experience
-Real-World Success: How Top Retailers Achieved SEO Wins

Learn how a major national retailer improved its Largest Contentful Paint (LCP) by implementing advanced strategies like early hints, item page caching, and intelligent redirects—resulting in an estimated $10 million per hour in revenue growth. Plus, see how a leading home goods retailer overcame SEO challenges from infinite scroll, improving crawl efficiency and search rankings across multiple brands.

Stay ahead of the curve with insights into:

-Mobile-first indexing and what it means for your website
-The rising influence of Core Web Vitals on search rankings
-How voice search is reshaping digital discovery
-Actionable Strategies for Instant Impact

Walk away with proven techniques to:
-Improve page load speed and user experience
-Maximize crawler budget efficiency for better indexation
-Secure higher rankings and increased organic traffic
-Don’t miss this opportunity to gain the competitive edge in SEO!

Watch now and transform your digital strategy today.

Dominate The Digital Shelf: Winning SEO Strategies For Today’s Retail Landscape

Achieving a solid network segmentation policy is only the beginning. In today’s dynamic threat landscape, even the most well-architected segmentation policies require continuous tuning and vigilance after deployment. This session dives deep into the evolving world of Day-2 network security — where static rules become liabilities, and policy maintenance is a continuous battle against misconfigurations, overly permissive access, and silent policy failures.

Join us to explore 7 critical real-world scenarios that expose hidden gaps in segmentation strategies — from overshadowed and zero-hit rules to unrestricted admin access and rogue remote tools. Learn how attackers exploit these weaknesses and how security teams can shift from a “set it and forget it” mindset to a proactive, adaptive approach.

We’ll cover actionable techniques to:
- Detect and eliminate overly broad or obsolete rules
- Enforce least-privilege communication at scale
- Use automation and traffic intelligence to continuously optimize your policy
- Bring hidden attack paths to light — before adversaries do

Akamai is an approved ISC2 CPE Submitter Partner. Earn CPE Credits by watching our Webinar and providing us with your ISC2 Member ID number in the 'Question' section.

From Good to Great: Mastering Day-2 Network Security Policy

In episode 15 of "If Your APIs Could Talk" episode, we'll explore the new Compliance Dashboard in Akamai API Security. This powerful feature helps organizations track how their APIs align with major compliance and security frameworks like OWASP, PCI DSS, GDPR, ISO-27001, and NIST – offering a clear view of compliant vs. non-compliant APIs, open findings, and audit readiness over time. We’ll also highlight how this builds on existing compliance capabilities in the solution, including posture finding and runtime incident mapping to common compliance and security frameworks. The session will include a walkthrough of the dashboard, a look at how compliance data is surfaced throughout the platform, and tips for streamlining audits and reducing risk in regulated environments.

Ep. 15 - Enhancing API Compliance: A Deep Dive into Akamai’s New Compliance Dashboard

As AI advances take hold in the marketplace, cybersecurity risks rise. Akamai’s visibility into global traffic and web attacks offers unique insights into the latest threats. The latest SOTI research report presents valuable data and analysis, including:

- How attackers are using AI in their attacks on apps and APIs
- How AI is introducing new vulnerabilities to organizations
- Insights into the 32% growth in OWASP API Security Top 10–related attacks, 33% growth in global web attacks, and 94% growth in Layer 7 DDoS attacks 
- How compliance requirements are evolving with AI advancements

Akamai is an approved ISC2 CPE Submitter Partner. Earn CPE Credits by watching our Webinar and providing us with your ISC2 Member ID number in the 'Question' or 'Rate this' sections.

Protect your Apps & APIs in the age of AI

In this special half-hour episode of The SIG Download, host Tricia Howard is joined by Elliott Peterson (U.S. Department of Defense) and Chad Seaman (Akamai SIRT) for an inside look at the evolving DDoS threat landscape.

SIG Download: Episode 18 - Fighting DDoS on the Front Lines

Modern cyber threats are more sophisticated than ever, bypassing even the most advanced security defenses. Akamai HUNT takes security to the next level by leveraging real-time segmentation data, third-party integrations, and cutting-edge telemetry to uncover and neutralize hidden threats before they cause damage. With no additional agent rollout required, organizations can seamlessly enhance their security posture while avoiding alert fatigue and unnecessary operational burdens.

In this webinar, we’ll walk you through the power of Akamai HUNT, real-world success stories, and a live product demo showcasing how security teams can detect and respond to advanced threats in real time.

What You’ll Learn:
- Understanding Akamai HUNT – How it enhances Guardicore segmentation and integrates with OSquery for deep visibility.
- Real-World Threat Hunting Scenarios – Case studies showcasing how Akamai HUNT identified crypto-mining malware, admin credential leaks, and PowerShell abuse.
- Advanced Threat Detection & Incident Response – How Hunt’s detection engine minimizes false positives and prioritizes the most critical threats.
- Live Demo – See how Hunt visualizes threats, maps attack paths, and provides actionable remediation steps.
- Security Best Practices & Future Innovations – Insights into upcoming enhancements to segmentation rules and proactive threat prevention.

Akamai is an approved ISC2 CPE Submitter Partner. Earn CPE Credits by watching our Webinar and providing us with your ISC2 Member ID number in the 'Question' section.

Note: This is a re-run webinar (not live), but feel free to submit your questions—we’ll address them in follow-up emails.

Hunting the Most Evasive Cyber Threats With Akamai HUNT

In this episode Tricia is joined by special guest Maor Dahan to talk about cryptomining malware and attacker tactics, and strategies to detect and combat cryptominers.

SIG Download: Episode 17 - Spring-Cleaning for Cybersecurity: Eliminating Hidden Risks

Imagine an attacker effortlessly accessing sensitive user data—simply by modifying an API request. In Episode 14 of If Your APIs Could Talk, we dig deep into Broken Object Level Authorization (BOLA), the #1 API security risk in the OWASP API Security Top 10 (2023), allows just that. This webinar unpacks how BOLA attacks happen, from unauthorized data exposure to full account takeovers, and why traditional access controls often fail. 

You’ll learn how to detect and defend against these threats using robust authorization models, API security gateways, and real-world mitigation strategies. Join us to expose the risks lurking in your APIs before attackers do.

Ep. 14 - The Hidden Dangers of BOLA

This on-demand session covers cloud-native technologies and architectures for developing scalable building portable workloads. You you will learn about the benefits of microservices, containers, serverless computing, and event-driven architecture, as well as the best practices for designing, implementing, and maintaining them.

Join Akamai Solutions Engineer, Billy Thompson, for insights on:

• Microservices: best practices in design, implementation, and maintenance, focusing on domain-driven design, automated testing, and security.

• Containers: benefits for scalability and simplified application management, with tips on optimizing for faster development.

• Serverless computing: advantages like automatic scaling, reduced operational overhead, and best practices for event-driven architecture, monitoring, securing functions, and cost optimization.

• Event-driven architecture: basics and best practices.

• Portable cloud-native architecture benefits for SaaS applications: improved scalability, availability, agility, cost reduction, security, and innovation capabilities.

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