Practical strategies for mitigating API security risks [Video]

For effective API security, build a collaborative defense across development, operations, and business teams and take advantage of these proven strategies for strengthening defenses.

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In our era of cloud computing, distributed applications, and loosely coupled microservices, application programming interfaces (APIs) serve as the lynchpins of modern applications, facilitating connectivity, continuity, and stability while enabling continuous business innovation. As organizations rely on APIs for core services, securing them is critical. Hackers exploit vulnerabilities to infiltrate systems, steal sensitive data, or disrupt services. Increased digitization and connectivity expose organizations to security threats. Therefore, a coordinated approach is essential to managing operational and information technology systems effectively, ensuring protection against such attacks.

Building a collaborative defense against evolving threats

The exponential growth of APIs has expanded the digital landscape, enticing attackers to exploit vulnerabilities, gaining unauthorized access to confidential information or disrupting critical services. The implications of an API breach can be severe, causing financial losses and …