ThreatX Protect Addresses Critical Need to Protect Against Evolving Application and API Security Threats
To continue to help customers address the rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape, A10 Networks (NYSE: ATEN) has acquired the assets and key personnel of ThreatX Protect, expanding its cybersecurity portfolio with web application and API protection (WAAP). The acquisition is expected to be modestly accretive to A10’s earnings per share in 2025 and has now closed.
Addressing Rising Cybersecurity Threats
Attacks against web applications and application programming interfaces (APIs) are on the rise and pose a significant threat to enterprises. ThreatX Protect provides a unique WAAP solution using behavioral and risk profiling to protect enterprises from evolving threats, including threats to AI applications, which can complement an AI firewall. Delivered as a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution, ThreatX Protect includes API protection, bot management, and a next-generation web application firewall (WAF).
A Strategic Move for A10 Networks
“Expanding the A10 Defend security portfolio with ThreatX Protect gives our customers an additional tool in their strategy to protect against new and evolving threats,” said Dhrupad Trivedi, president and CEO, A10 Networks. “Our strategic focus is on helping enterprises secure their applications and networks from the growing number of threats today, as well as protecting the emerging AI use cases of the future. Adding WAAP to our solution set gives customers additional capabilities to help establish a strong security posture.”
ThreatX’s Future Under A10 Networks
ThreatX’s Future Under A10 Networks
“We are thrilled that A10 Networks has acquired certain assets of ThreatX, including the brand and the TX Protect WAAP solution to expand A10’s security portfolio,” said Gene Fay, CEO of ThreatX. “A10 has been a fantastic partner throughout this process, and we are confident that our customers and employees will thrive under their leadership.”
As a result of this transition, the remaining assets of ThreatX will be launched as Run Security, with TX Prevent—the cutting-edge eBPF-based solution—rebranded as RS Prevent.
Strengthening A10’s Security Strategy
ThreatX Protect supports A10’s strategy of helping customers deploy A10 security solutions in a hybrid approach to protect apps and APIs running anywhere—public cloud, private cloud, co-location facilities, or on-premises. The A10 Defend portfolio provides DDoS protection, DDoS threat intelligence, and web application security, and now includes a full-featured WAAP solution—all integrated into a single platform with end-to-end delivery and stronger security for mission-critical applications.
Financial Impact and Future Outlook
Specific terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition aligns with A10’s stated strategy of expanding its security portfolio to strengthen its presence in the enterprise market. The acquisition does not represent a material change to the Company’s 2025 financial outlook or long-term business model.