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Managed Web Application & API Protection

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Secure every API.

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LevelBlue Managed Web Application & API Protection (WAAP) is a fully managed service that defends web apps and APIs from zero-day threats, bots, API abuse, and DDoS attacks.

Stay resilient with enterprise-grade WAAP.

Protect your web apps and APIs with always-on, expert-led managed web application security services that scale with your business.

  • Get a unified solution for WAF, DDoS mitigation, bot protection, and API security.
  • Offload complexity with 24/7 monitoring and proactive tuning while reducing risk through continuous discovery and real-time defense.
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24/7 Expert Monitoring

Stop threats before they disrupt business with expert monitoring and rapid response

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Stop Malicious Bots & DDoS Attacks

Protect your apps and APIs with real-time behavioral analysis and edge filtering

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Discover, Classify & Secure APIs

Identify and secure every API, including shadow and legacy endpoints, to reduce risk

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Seamless SIEM Integration

Connect WAAP to SIEM for real-time insights and simplified operations

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Enhanced Visibility & Control

Gain insights into traffic, threats, and behavior with nonstop discovery and analytics

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Dynamic, Self-Tuning Security

Eliminate false positives and manual tuning with automated policy management

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Flexible vulnerability scanning with a full suite of capabilities.

Discovery Scanning

Identify active assets in your complex, dynamic environment with ease and precision.

Network Scanning

Expose network vulnerabilities and gain insights into internal and external threats.

Application Scanning

Protect sensitive app data from vulnerabilities before deployment and in production.

Database Scanning

Spot configuration errors, access issues, and missing patches to keep data secure.

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Renowned intelligence.

Stay ahead of disruption with LevelBlue SpiderLabs. Our global team of 1k+ security consultants, threat hunters, incident responders, forensic investigators, and researchers proactively protects our clients and delivers cutting-edge research.

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100M+ indicators submitted to OTX annually

2K+ pen tests delivered annually

60M suspicious URLs, files, and artifacts analyzed monthly

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Essentials

Advanced
Expert-led setup for fast, seamless integration Basic Enhanced
Firewall rule creation and tuning for precise, adaptive protection Basic Enhanced
API discovery and security enforcement for complete visibility Basic Enhanced
Detect and block malicious bots Basic Custom Tuning
Defense against DDoS attacks to keep apps online and resilient Basic Enhanced
Expert-driven policy adjustments to reduce false positives and risk Customer Managed Expert-Led
Hands-on assistance during active attacks Limited Enhanced, Real-Time
Access dashboards and quarterly reports for insights into threats and trends Basic Quarterly Detailed Quarterly

FAQs

What is LevelBlue's Managed Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) service?

LevelBlue Managed WAAP is a fully managed web application and API protection service that defends your web applications and APIs against advanced threats such as zero-day vulnerabilities, malicious bots, API abuse, and DDoS attacks. Powered by Akamai and supported by LevelBlue’s expert operations team, it helps safeguard your digital business, reduce risk, and maintain optimal performance—all without the complexity of managing security infrastructure in-house.

What are the key components of LevelBlue's Managed Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) service?

The service includes four core protections:

  • Web Application Firewall (WAF)
  • API Security
  • Bot Management
  • DDoS Protection

All are delivered at the edge and backed by Akamai’s Adaptive Security Engine and LevelBlue’s 24/7 expert operations.

What types of attacks does LevelBlue’s Managed Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) service protect against?

LevelBlue's WAAP protects against:

  • OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities
  • API abuse and misconfigurations
  • Malicious bots and automated attacks
  • Layer 7 and volumetric DDoS attacks
  • Credential stuffing, scraping, and fraud automation.
What are the basic differences between the two LevelBlue service tiers?

The Essentials Tier offers baseline protection, self-service management, and business-hour support.

Advanced Tier adds real-time monitoring, expert-led tuning, integrated threat intelligence, and 24/7 incident response, ideal for organizations needing deeper visibility and hands-on support. 

The two service tiers aim to meet different business needs and budgets. Essentials is ideal for foundational protection and rapid deployment, while Advanced is designed for security-driven teams that need deeper insights, real-time response, and integrated threat management.

How does LevelBlue’s WAAP service work?
Traffic is routed through Akamai’s global edge platform, where threats are detected and blocked in real time using AI and behavioral analytics. Clean traffic is forwarded to your environment, while LevelBlue experts continuously monitor, tune policies, and provide incident support.
How quickly can the service be deployed?

Deployment typically begins within days of kickoff and averages around 50 hours, depending on scope and customer readiness.

Why is API protection important for my business?

APIs are a common target for attackers due to their direct access to backend systems and data. Without proper protection, APIs can expose sensitive customer or business information. LevelBlue's WAAP service secures APIs with advanced filtering, anomaly detection, and strict access controls.

What’s the difference between a traditional Web Application Firewall (WAF) and a WAAP service?

A traditional WAF focuses mainly on website protection. LevelBlue's WAAP service extends that by securing APIs, defending against advanced bots, and integrating application-layer DDoS protection—all managed through a single service.

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