API security
Rise in automated attacks troubles ecommerce industry
Automated attacks on application business logic, carried out by sophisticated bad bots, were the leading threat for online retailers, according to Imperva. In addition, …
The new imperative in API security strategy
Of the 239 vulnerabilities, 33% (79 out of 239) were associated with authentication, authorization and access control (AAA) — foundational pillars of API security, according …
Financial organizations embrace automation for enhanced security
The security performance of financial applications generally outperforms other industries, with automation, targeted security training, and scanning via Application …
Elevating API security to reinforce cyber defense
While APIs are essential to many operations and used extensively, a lack of prioritization and understanding is leading us towards a growing API security crisis, according to …
Is the new OWASP API Top 10 helpful to defenders?
The OWASP Foundation’s Top Ten lists have helped defenders focus their efforts with respect to specific technologies and the OWASP API (Application Programming Interface) …
Understanding how attackers exploit APIs is more important than ever
In this Help Net Security video, Andy Hornegold, Product Lead at Intruder, dives into API security and explores how several recent high-profile breaches were caused by simple …
How to handle API sprawl and the security threat it poses
The proliferation of APIs has marked them as prime targets for malicious attackers. With recent reports indicating that API vulnerabilities are costing businesses billions of …
API tools and services are fueling revenue growth
As more companies recognize APIs as the building blocks of modern software, API tools and services are evolving to meet their needs, according to Postman. Adopting an …
Employees worry less about cybersecurity best practices in the summer
IT teams are struggling to monitor and enforce BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policies during summer months when more employees are often traveling or working remotely, …
The root causes of API incidents and data breaches
API calls make up the majority of our digital lives. Take, for example, the everyday use of a cloud-based food delivery app, which could involve up to 25 API calls. Between …
The fragmented nature of API security ownership
While API security remains a top cybersecurity concern this year, there is still an alarming lack of implementation for most companies, according to Traceable AI. Companies …
Attack automation becomes a prevalent threat against APIs
The second half of 2022 marked a significant turning point in the security landscape. In several high-profile incidents, application programming interfaces (APIs) emerged as a …