Akto

Akto provides an API security platform, delivering real-time discovery, security testing, red teaming, and posture management for APIs and AI agents. This solution protects AI agents, Large Language Models, and Multi-Party Computation systems. Akto identifies business logic vulnerabilities, ensuring robust defenses across complex application programming interfaces.

Founded in 2022 by Ankita Gupta and Ankush Jain, Akto emerged from the escalating complexity of modern software. The founders recognized a critical need for specialized tools to automatically discover and secure APIs and the emerging wave of AI agents. This insight fueled a platform for proactive defense against digital threats.

Akto targets security teams fortifying their digital infrastructure. The platform assists by continuously monitoring and testing for weaknesses, maintaining secure operations. The company's vision is to be a leading solution for securing foundational layers of AI-driven applications and API communications, ensuring trustworthiness and resilience against dynamic cyber risks.