Blog Security How We Transformed Akamai from a CDN to a Cloud and Security Company Dr. Tom Leighton co-founded Akamai Technologies in 1998 and served as Akamai’s Chief Scientist until he became CEO in 2013. Under Dr. Leighton’s leadership, Akamai has evolved from its origins as a Content Delivery Network (CDN) into one of the most essential and trusted cloud delivery and cybersecurity platforms, upon which many of the world’s best brands and enterprises build and secure their digital experiences.  Security and cloud computing now generate two-thirds of Akamai revenue. The diversification of revenue across new markets through continuous innovation has long been a core part of Akamai’s strategy for long-term profitable revenue growth. \r\n Akamai first made its name with the invention of content delivery services , and we’re still the world leader in that market today.…