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APIs are the vital connectors of modern digital business, powering everything from e-commerce and financial transactions to healthcare data exchange and government services. While indispensable for innovation, this widespread API adoption introduces significant security risks.

APIs serve as the foundation for modern digital innovation, supporting everything from mobile applications to intricate business integrations. However, as their numbers soar, with many companies experiencing annual growth rates of 50-100%, they have also become a significant target for cyber attackers. Relying on "good enough" API security could leave your most vital assets perilously unprotected.

In the current cloud-centric environment, strong API security is essential. Google's acquisition of Wiz underscores the urgent necessity for all-encompassing cloud security solutions. Organizations should focus on both governing API posture — ensuring secure configuration and deployment to reduce vulnerabilities and assure compliance — and on effective threat detection and response.

For financial institutions in New York, the NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation (23 NYCRR 500) is a vital mandate that requires a strong and comprehensive cybersecurity framework. This regulation outlines numerous requirements aimed at safeguarding customer data and maintaining the integrity of financial systems.

Navigating the cyber insurance market in 2025 feels tougher than ever. Premiums are rising, requirements are stricter, and underwriters are scrutinizing security controls with unprecedented detail. While you're likely focused on endpoint security, MFA, and backups, are you overlooking a critical attack surface that insurers increasingly care about?

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.

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.

Over the past few weeks, the topic of tariffs has dominated headlines internationally. These trade measures have triggered global economic volatility, with the European Union (EU) pausing its retaliatory tariffs to allow room for negotiation. While the immediate focus is on economic ramifications, it's crucial to recognize the less visible, yet significant, impact these tariffs can have on cybersecurity infrastructures, especially in the realm of API security.

In today’s rapidly changing digital environment, APIs play a crucial role in modern business, facilitating smooth connectivity and data sharing. Yet, this interconnected nature brings significant security and privacy risks, as evidenced by the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) recent settlement with GoDaddy. This settlement serves as a stark reminder that strong API security is no longer just a good security practice but is now a legal obligation.