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Akamai Managed Security Service vs Lumen Managed Security Services comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Akamai Managed Security Ser...
Ranking in Managed Security Services Providers (MSSP)
17th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Lumen Managed Security Serv...
Ranking in Managed Security Services Providers (MSSP)
7th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
5.3
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Managed Security Services Providers (MSSP) category, the mindshare of Akamai Managed Security Service is 0.7%, down from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Lumen Managed Security Services is 1.4%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Managed Security Services Providers (MSSP) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Lumen Managed Security Services1.4%
Akamai Managed Security Service0.7%
Other97.9%
Managed Security Services Providers (MSSP)
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2849508 - PeerSpot reviewer
CISO at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Managed attacks have been stopped quickly while incident response improves protection
In my opinion, the best features that Akamai Managed Security Service offers are network visibility and the ability to stop attacks quickly and accurately. These features of visibility and the ability to stop attacks quickly positively impacted my team's day-to-day work because at the time we worked with many financial institutions that were the target of constant attacks, and to support this number of intrusion attempts, Akamai Managed Security Service was a very useful tool. Akamai Managed Security Service had a positive impact on my organization because, with previous tools, we did not have as much versatility or speed in decision-making about how to make the best defense and stop attacks without harming operations. Akamai Managed Security Service gave us the benefit of stopping the attack while keeping operations running, allowing us to work to prevent the attack from becoming even bigger.
Kevin-Wilson - PeerSpot reviewer
Principal Solutions Consultant at Intelligent Bills
Proactive reporting enhances network security
Customer service is dependent upon account teams. It varies from one client to the next and is inconsistent. It's not about the payment, rather, it's about the size of their spending. For instance, a small shop at the end of a street compared to an IBM, with IBM spending significantly more, receives more support. Is that fair? I think a client is a client.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Akamai Managed Security Service gave us the benefit of stopping the attack while keeping operations running, allowing us to work to prevent the attack from becoming even bigger."
"When I start going with the larger players, it becomes a comfort level. It becomes about the reporting, the dashboarding, and the proactiveness from a reporting perspective."
 

Cons

"My experience with pricing, setup costs, and licensing was impactful, so much so that, with the current situation in my country, we had to suspend the services."
"Client support and reporting need improvement."
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Akamai Managed Security Service?
My experience with pricing, setup costs, and licensing was impactful, so much so that, with the current situation in my country, we had to suspend the services.
What needs improvement with Akamai Managed Security Service?
Akamai Managed Security Service can be improved by lowering the price to make it more accessible for medium-sized and small companies.
What is your primary use case for Akamai Managed Security Service?
My main use case for Akamai Managed Security Service is preventing attacks and improving incident response.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Lumen Managed Security Services?
I demand from an SLA, and this is where the contracts come into play. I write contracts, develop improved SLAs, improved rates, terms, support, and turnaround times. That's where I add the most val...
What needs improvement with Lumen Managed Security Services?
Client support and reporting need improvement. A more proactive than reactive approach to issues or events is necessary.
What is your primary use case for Lumen Managed Security Services?
I use the services for network security, which ties in with my firewalls and what is shared internally and externally.
 

Also Known As

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CenturyLink-Savvis Managed Security Services, CenturyLink Managed Security Services
 

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Sample Customers

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