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3 Reasons Why CIOs Must Pay Attention to API Security

March 29, 2023

As API usage continues to rise, the resulting API sprawl makes it nearly impossible to stay up to date on new and changed APIs, as well as where APIs could be exposing sensitive data. API threats are a critical point of vulnerability and API security is essential to the strategic survival of a business.

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Why API Security Should Be Your First Step in Protecting Your Cloud Apps

March 27, 2023

With the increasing adoption of cloud computing, the usage of APIs has grown exponentially, making API security a top priority for organizations that want to protect their cloud-based applications.

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Severe API Security Flaws Affect Millions of Vehicles from 16 Car Manufacturers, Including BMW, Mercedes and Toyota

January 11, 2023

API security flaws on millions of vehicles from 16 car manufacturers expose them to unauthorized remote control, account takeovers, and personal information disclosure. Multiple car manufacturers using nearly identical car systems with almost similar functionality.

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How an API-first Strategy Can Drive Better Data Governance

October 31, 2022

An API-first strategy can be a competitive game changer for many businesses, but ensuring businesses stay within data security and governance requirements is critical. Companies need to adopt effective API security and data governance programs.

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Shadow API is the Leading API Security Threat With Over 5 Billion Attacks, Says API Protection Report

October 10, 2022

Shadow API is the greatest API security risk, with 31% of malicious requests targeting unknown, unmanaged, or unprotected APIs, according to the Cequence API protection report.

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Shine a Spotlight on Shadow APIs To Improve Security

October 6, 2022

APIs are being deployed so fast and at such scale that companies risk both not knowing what they have (Shadow APIs), and losing control of API security, including exposing vital data and processes.

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API Security 101: The Ultimate Guide

August 5, 2022

Companies are rapidly adopting APIs to improve platform integration, connectivity, and efficiency and to enable digital innovation projects. Over the last few years, API attacks have increased massively, and API security concerns continue to impede innovations.

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Cyber Security News

Cybersecurity Incidents From Poor API Security Cost Businesses $75 Billion Annually

June 24, 2022

The lack of API security is responsible for every 1 in 13 cybersecurity incidents, with annual global losses of up to $75 billion and 57% affecting American businesses.

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Consumers Understand the Implications of and Are Willing To Pay For Secure Software

May 27, 2022

APIs power the digital experiences of consumers today. However, as API use increases, so do security risks because APIs are easy to deploy but hard to control.

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Common API Vulnerabilities: What You Need To Know

April 29, 2022

APIs are the backbone of numerous popular web services because of their utility, ubiquity, and increasing architectural choices. Regardless of the API architecture chosen, there are shared factors that make them all vulnerable.

API Security

3 Reasons Why CIOs Must Pay Attention to API Security

Severe API Security Flaws Affect Millions of Vehicles from 16 Car Manufacturers, Including BMW, Mercedes and Toyota

How an API-first Strategy Can Drive Better Data Governance

Shadow API is the Leading API Security Threat With Over 5 Billion Attacks, Says API Protection Report

Shine a Spotlight on Shadow APIs To Improve Security

API Security 101: The Ultimate Guide

Cybersecurity Incidents From Poor API Security Cost Businesses $75 Billion Annually

Consumers Understand the Implications of and Are Willing To Pay For Secure Software

Common API Vulnerabilities: What You Need To Know

Why Europe Needs to Prioritize the Switch to Quantum-Safe Encryption

Greater Manchester Police Investigating a Third-Party Data Breach From a Ransomware Attack

Iranian Hackers Use Password Spray Attacks to Compromise Defense Organizations, Pharmaceutical Firms

Airbus Data Breach from a Partner Airline’s Compromised Account Leaks Confidential Information