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Hybrid enterprises, defined by the coexistence of on-premises systems and cloud-based solutions, have become the norm in today’s digital economy. The evolution of IT infrastructure and the widespread adoption of cloud environments have dramatically broadened the attack surface. Enterprises face persistent threats including advanced persistent threats (APTs), data breaches, ransomware attacks, and insider risks.

Confidence in Latin America is not just high—it’s active. Only 29% of institutions cited regulatory uncertainty as a barrier (compared to a global average of 41%), and just 7% mentioned lack of internal expertise—the lowest of any region. Over 70% say their infrastructure, including APIs and wallets, is already ready for stablecoin integration, and 86% have partnerships in place to support this shift. This foundation is what enables institutions to move beyond experimentation.

According to a report, 71% of energy industry professionals consider their organizations more vulnerable to OT cyber events than ever. These are private organizations, but the stakes are much higher for government-owned systems. Government-owned energy systems such as national grids, nuclear facilities, pipelines, and strategic reserves are foundational to national sovereignty and public welfare.

Your business depends on APIs, which are essential for contemporary digital experiences, encompassing everything from mobile applications and IoT devices to the rapidly evolving AI landscape. With more than 80% of internet traffic now routed through APIs—a number projected to rise significantly due to AI developments—their security is crucial. Unfortunately, this vital infrastructure faces growing attacks, with these threats being a real and current danger to many.

Back in 2024, Amazon Web Services (AWS) engaged Trail of Bits (ToB) to perform a comparative assessment between several authorization and access management policy languages. If you're unfamiliar with the concept of a policy engine, it's essentially a fully-featured engine that offloads authorization decisions in an application.

The cybersecurity threat landscape is constantly evolving, and Trustwave SpiderLabs has noted one of the fastest-growing threats is Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS). PhaaS platforms have become the go-to tool for cybercriminals to launch sophisticated phishing campaigns targeting the general public and businesses. Much like legitimate software-as-a-service platforms, PhaaS offers cybercriminals subscription-based access to powerful phishing tools—without requiring advanced technical skills.

According to the Wallarm Q1 2025 ThreatStats report, 70% of all application attacks target APIs. The industry can no longer treat API security as a sidenote; it’s time to treat it as the main event. NIST seems to be on board with this view, releasing the initial public draft of NIST SP 800-228, a set of recommendations for securing APIs.