Akamai Technologies has announced a deal to acquire LayerX. The startup’s technology provides visibility into and control over what happens inside the browser. Specifically, it activates when employees interact with generative AI applications, SaaS tools, or AI agents.
The transaction is valued at roughly $205 million, subject to customary adjustments. Akamai expects to close in the third quarter of 2026.
The issue is fairly straightforward. Enterprises deploy AI tools at scale, but their security controls lag behind. They lack the means to see how employees use these tools or what data is sent to language models. “Their existing security setups do not let them see how employees engage with AI tools or how data is shared with large language models,” summarizes Mani Sundaram, who leads Akamai’s security division.
The Browser as a New Security Boundary
LayerX provides real-time visibility and control over these usages: prompts sent, files downloaded, SaaS interactions. The solution does not require changes to the existing infrastructure. It also distinguishes itself by being compatible with consumer-facing browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge), whereas many enterprise solutions require users to switch tools. It also works with so-called “agent-based” browsers like Atlas or Comet.
LayerX will join Akamai’s Zero Trust division. It will complement existing offerings: zero-trust network access (ZTNA), protection for AI applications, and workload segmentation.
The two co-founders, Or Eshed and David Vaisbrud, will join Akamai’s organization. This marks the fourth acquisition by the group within the Israeli cybersecurity ecosystem in five years. LayerX is expected to report an annual recurring revenue of about $10 million by the end of 2026.
