This is the second instalment of a two-part blog post. The blogs are based on one of our “AppSec Talk” YouTube videos, featuring Kondukto Security Advisor Ben Strozykowski and Rami McCarthy, a seasoned security engineer with experience at Figma and Cedar Cares. In that video, Ben and Rami delved into the critical role developers play in the security program and the application security lifecycle.

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) have become the backbone of modern applications. They enable seamless interaction between different software systems, allowing businesses to innovate rapidly. With the proliferation of APIs comes an increased risk of security vulnerabilities. Ensuring API security is crucial to safeguarding sensitive data, maintaining user trust and protecting the integrity of applications.

Historically, security programs have struggled when they fail to include developers and partner teams, often falling into the trap of focusing solely on the security team’s needs. This approach has led to a disconnect between security and development teams, resulting in ineffective vulnerability management and often strained relationships.