Cequence Security, a leading provider of next-generation API security and intelligent bot management, announced it has won two prestigious Global InfoSec Awards from Cyber Defense Magazine (CDM): Hot Company in API Security Most Innovative in Bot Management The recognition coincides with a series of high-impact product announcements from Cequence at the RSA Conference 2025, showcasing the company’s leadership in safeguarding enterprises from API-based threats and bot-driven fraud in the AI era.
“These accolades validate the innovation and relentless focus of our team in helping enterprises proactively secure every inch of their API surface,” said Ameya Talwalkar, CEO of Cequence.
Skyfire Launch: Securing Autonomous AI Agents
At the heart of Cequence’s RSAC announcement is Skyfire, a breakthrough technology that authenticates and verifies the identity and intent of autonomous AI agents accessing digital services.
Skyfire enables businesses to safely support agentic AI—such as autonomous assistants and copilots—without compromising on compliance or exposing APIs to malicious bots or logic abuse.
features include:
- Agent Identity Verification
- Intent Validation
- Malicious Bot Blocking for AI Interfaces
Platform Innovations: Stronger API Discovery, Risk Scoring & Threat Mitigation
Cequence also revealed major enhancements to its Unified API Protection (UAP) platform, boosting visibility and control across multi-cloud environments:
API Attack Surface Discovery
Provides an “attacker’s view” into exposed API endpoints, helping security teams prioritize vulnerabilities before adversaries exploit them.
API Security Posture Management
Continuously assesses the full API inventory for misconfigurations, compliance gaps, and insecure coding practices.
Bot Management & Fraud Prevention
Protects against credential stuffing, scraping, fake account creation, and fraud, mitigating threats without disrupting user experiences.
Support for Agentic AI
Extends platform security to interactions with autonomous AI agents, enabling secure, zero-trust access at machine scale.
The UAP platform is built for flexibility—with SaaS, hybrid, and on-premises options—and can be deployed in under 15 minutes, requiring no application instrumentation.
A Future-Focused Approach to API and Bot Security
“Cequence embodies what we look for in a winner: anticipating tomorrow’s threats, innovating unexpectedly, and delivering cost-effective solutions to reduce risk,” said Gary S. Miliefsky, Publisher of Cyber Defense Magazine.
As enterprise reliance on APIs and agentic AI continues to grow, Cequence is leading the charge in securing digital services from end to end—enabling innovation without compromise.
