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APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) are the invisible backbone of everything from mobile banking to cryptocurrency exchanges. These powerful interfaces enable transactions to become frictionless, allowing data to be shared in real-time and services to be integrated in new ways across platforms, thereby transforming the way financial services operate and delivering customer value. But that very interconnectedness that drives innovation also creates new points of risk.

There are rare moments when the technology world takes a massive leap forward. Today is one of those moments. At Salt Security, we have always believed that APIs form the connective tissue of the modern enterprise. As AI accelerates the pace of business beyond anything we’ve seen before, a simple truth has become clear: The way we discover, understand, and secure APIs must evolve, or we will be left behind.

We recently released The Rise of Agentic AI, our API ThreatStats report for Q1 2025, finding that evolving API threats are fueled by the rise of agentic AI systems, growing complexity in cloud-native infrastructure, and a surge in software supply chain risks, and uncovered patterns and actionable insights to help organizations prioritize risks and harden their defenses. Keep reading to find out more.

API security is no longer just a concern; it’s a critical priority for businesses. With APIs serving as the backbone of modern applications, they’ve become a primary target for attackers. While automated security testing tools help detect vulnerabilities, their limitations leave organizations exposed to evolving threats. Here’s where Threat Replay Testing (TRT) comes into play.

In the race to scale digital platforms, security should never slow you down. Yet, many security solutions are often rigid, complex, and operationally intrusive. That’s why we built AppSentinels to deliver robust API protection without disrupting performance, processes, or peace of mind. From day one, AppSentinels was engineered with operational ease at its core—so security and DevOps teams can sleep easy, knowing their APIs are secured by design. Here’s how we do it.

In today's fast-paced world of digital transformation, APIs serve as the backbone of modern applications, enabling innovation and efficient data sharing. Nevertheless, the rise in API usage has expanded the attack surface, making solid security protocols essential. This post delves into how the partnership between Salt Security and HCL AppScan API Security is transforming API governance, equipping organizations to actively manage API security through thorough discovery and contextual risk assessment.