Akamai confirms acquisition of Noname for $450M

Akamai announced it will acquire Noname Security for $450 million, integrating the API security company into its portfolio with an anticipated $20 million revenue contribution in FY2024 and a planned close in Q2 2024. The move underscores consolidation in cybersecurity amid growth in API attacks and follows a broader trend of larger vendors buying specialized startups, with Noname’s ~200 employees expected to join Akamai; the article also contrasts this deal with the failed Wiz–Lacework acquisition.