API security

Catching coding errors in API preproduction, before they are spun up and go live is critical in preventing exploitable vulnerabilities. It’s why we’ve seen “shift left” become …

Nearly 72% of applications in the financial services sector contain security flaws, according to Veracode. Despite the alarming figure, this rate of software vulnerability was …

Automated attacks on application business logic, carried out by sophisticated bad bots, were the leading threat for online retailers, according to Imperva. In addition, …

Of the 239 vulnerabilities, 33% (79 out of 239) were associated with authentication, authorization and access control (AAA) — foundational pillars of API security, according …

The security performance of financial applications generally outperforms other industries, with automation, targeted security training, and scanning via Application …

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 …

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) …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …