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A CISO's View on the State of API Security: Discussing the API ThreatStats Report, Q2 2024

API exploits represent one of the fastest growing threat vectors–a trend that will continue to accelerate as the increasingly AI-driven digital economy grows. Join veteran CISO and application security expert Mike Wilkes and Wallarm’s VP of Product, Tim Erlin, as they discuss the state of API security and where it is heading. Drawing upon their extensive industry experience as well as insights drawn from the Wallarm API ThreatStats Report Q2, 2024.

A CISO's Checklist For Securing APIs And Applications

Building a robust API and application security program is a key objective for security leaders in any market. But developing and maintaining an effective security program for your APIs and web applications requires: ‍- A deep understanding of the right approach to implementing API and application security.

API Attack Surface: How to secure it and why it matters

Managing an organization’s attack surface is a complex problem involving asset discovery, vulnerability analysis, and continuous monitoring. There are multiple well-defined solutions to secure the attack surface, such as extended detection and response (EDR or XDR), security information & event management (SIEM), and security orchestration, automation & response (SOAR); despite that, these tools often do not prioritize APIs.

Evolution of Attack Surface Management

While it was not called ASM, the concept of managing attack surface management began with basic asset management practices in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Organizations focused on keeping an inventory of their digital assets, such as servers, desktops, and network devices. The primary objective was to maintain an accurate record of these assets to ensure proper configuration and patch management.

AI in API Security: How Artificial Intelligence Enhances API Protection"

Explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing API security by detecting and mitigating threats in real-time. In this video, we discuss the growing importance of AI in safeguarding APIs against malicious attacks and how it helps organizations stay ahead of evolving cyber threats.

API Security Best Practice by GigaOm #apisecurity #apiattacks #apimonitoring #cybersecurity

In this video, we highlight the most critical criteria for effective API security, helping you understand what to prioritize in your security strategy. Learn how to evaluate and implement key API security measures to protect your organization from growing cyber threats.

The Other Crowdstrike Outage

On July 19, 2024, a flawed update in CrowdStrike Falcon's channel file 291 led to a logic error that caused Windows systems to crash, resulting in widespread BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) incidents. The impact was severe, disrupting critical infrastructure globally, from grounded flights to halted public transit systems. In fact, you’d have to have been living under a rock to have missed this incident.

API Leaks: Identifying and Preventing Data Exposure

In this video, we explore the growing concern of API leaks and how they can lead to significant data exposure. Learn about the key strategies for identifying and preventing API leaks to protect your organization’s sensitive information. Our experts provide actionable insights on mitigating risks associated with API vulnerabilities.