MazeBolt launches native RADAR deployment for Akamai DDoS protection customers

MazeBolt Technologies Ltd., a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) testing company, has introduced a native deployment of its RADAR validation platform for customers utilizing Akamai Technologies Inc.'s DDoS protection services. This development aims to address configuration gaps that arise when companies add services, APIs, and regions behind their DDoS protection.

Akamai setups are typically not tested independently for each change, potentially leaving vulnerabilities unnoticed until an attack reaches a critical area such as a login page or payment flow, according to MazeBolt. Founder and CEO Matthew Andriani emphasized that even testing a few times a year is insufficient due to the proliferation of AI-driven projects that continuously introduce new services and APIs.

Akamai's State of the Internet report revealed a 104% increase in Layer 7 DDoS attacks over two years, attributing part of the growth to AI-powered attack tools. RADAR simulates attacks on Akamai-protected services within the customer's environment, covering both known and AI-generated attack vectors through its VectorAI module.

Initial testing reveals that approximately 37% of attack vectors bypass existing protection. Each test concludes with a report providing remediation guidance tailored to the specific protection vendor. The RADAR platform runs tests again after a fix is implemented. Eyal Rahimi, vice president of engineering at MazeBolt, emphasized that simply deploying protection is not enough; it must be proven effective.

Financial institutions, which typically test less frequently, were highlighted as needing to increase their testing frequency. In a survey of 300 security leaders conducted by MazeBolt, 86% stated they conduct DDoS defense tests once a year or less. Akamai reported a 738% surge in the median duration of Layer 3 and 4 DDoS attacks on the sector since 2024.

John Grady, chief analyst at Omdia, stressed that misconfigurations and outdated security rules are the primary causes of many security incidents. He reiterated that DDoS protection is a critical area where security teams must ensure it remains up-to-date to prevent availability issues that directly impact the bottom line. Native Layer 7 support for Akamai environments is now available to all RADAR customers, with additional support for Cloudflare, F5, and Radware products across various mitigation methods.