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API Security: A Beginner's Guide

APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) have become the backbone of modern digital ecosystems, enabling seamless integration and data exchange between a wide array of applications and services. From ordering meals through food delivery apps to accessing real-time weather updates, APIs underpin countless daily interactions. However, the very attributes that make APIs so indispensable – their ubiquity and high functionality – also render them appealing targets for malicious actors.

API and Cybersecurity: Protecting the Wires That Connect the World #API #APISecurity #Cybersecurity

APIs are the foundation of modern connectivity, but with great power comes great risk. In this video, explore: The critical role APIs play in industries like Smart Cities and connected cars. Overlooked client-side vulnerabilities that expose hidden risks. How misconfigurations amplify data breaches at scale. Key cybersecurity measures like rate limiting to prevent exploitability.

How Is API Abuse Different from Web Application Attacks by Bots?

API abuse and web application bot attacks are often confused. This is understandable, as both involve automated interactions and are usually executed by bots. Both attack vectors are prevalent; criminals are always eager to disrupt the foundations on which businesses base their operations to achieve their malicious goals and they frequently automate their actions for maximum results.

Beyond Traditional Security: Addressing the API Security Gap

Let’s be honest: APIs are the unsung heroes of the modern business world. They work silently behind the scenes, connecting applications, driving innovations, and ensuring your digital transformation stays on track. However, there’s a crucial downside: APIs can pose a significant security risk. They can be likened to unlocked doors leading to your sensitive data and essential business functions—an ideal target for hackers.

Loose AWS API keys: what's your real risk?

97% of enterprise leaders consider a well-executed API strategy critical in driving their organization's growth and protecting revenue streams, yet according to a recent study, 84% of security professionals reported API security incidents over the past year. In March, a GitHub breach exposed nearly 13 million API secrets that users had left in the repository over time, severely impacting customer trust and causing reputational damage.

How API Vulnerabilities Expose Millions of Records in Just Minutes! #DataLeak #DataBreach

APIs are crucial for data flow, but they also open doors for rapid data breaches if security isn't real-time. In this video, we analyze how an API vulnerability led to a 250 million user data leak in just minutes. Learn why fast data flow in APIs requires immediate, real-time protection to prevent major damage. This case also highlights the often-overlooked importance of client-side security in API protection, especially as APIs are increasingly used in mobile apps and browsers. Discover essential insights to safeguard APIs from potential attacks.

API (In)security: The Hidden Risk of Black Friday

Black Friday may be the pinnacle of the holiday shopping season, a day when online retailers experience unprecedented traffic and revenue opportunities as consumers kick off the Christmas season. For many retailers, it’s a make-or-break event. Yet, with increased traffic comes increased risk, particularly as it relates to cybersecurity and keeping shoppers safe from fraud stemming from a cyberattack on their favorite digital store.

The Ultimate API Threat Report: How Wallarm Analyzes Attacks #Wallarm #dataanalysis

Discover how Wallarm gathers and analyzes real data on API attacks to create comprehensive security reports. By collecting data from Wallarm’s platform, public repositories, private sources, and security bulletins, Wallarm produces fact-based API threat stats without relying on opinions. This report provides deep insights into API vulnerabilities and attack trends, enhancing Wallarm’s API risk models and improving their security solutions. Download the full report now to stay informed on the latest API threats and protect your APIs effectively.

Taming API Sprawl: Best Practices for API Discovery and Management

APIs are the backbone of interconnected applications, enabling organizations to innovate, integrate, and scale rapidly. However, as enterprises continue to expand their digital ecosystems, they often encounter a common and complex challenge: API sprawl. Unchecked, API sprawl can lead to increased security risks, inefficient resource utilization, and the frustrating experience of redundant or hard-to-locate services across teams. Postman details the explosive growth in APIs in their State of API report.