Why API Security is More Dangerous Than WAF

- Gary Wang explains why API security is a step more dangerous than WAF (Web Application Firewall) security.

• WAF focuses on protecting web pages, meaning there's a limitation to how deeply malicious code can penetrate internal systems.
• API (Application Programming Interface) security, however, deals with machines communicating directly with each other, allowing access to backend systems.
• APIs have extensive privileges due to their functionality, making many transactions appear legitimate even when they are carried out with malicious intent.
• Entity-based tracking provides an additional layer of defense by considering behavioral factors, offering a better chance to detect and stop threats, even if individual transactions appear legitimate.

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