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Application programming interfaces (APIs) are increasingly opening paths to vulnerabilities further down in application architectures. But legacy security testing approaches and firewalls are an inefficient and ineffective approach to securing APIs, as they lack the context of how the API is implemented. The ideal approach to API security involves integrated technology that continuously protects the API and its implementation at all stages of the software development life cycle (SDLC), thus eliminating the need for specialized security staff and endless alert monitoring.
Application programming interfaces (APIs) are everywhere, serving as the critical intermediaries between applications in our increasingly connected digital world. Public APIs like REST, gRPC, and Open API-driven implementations are a prime target for attacks.
Read the original article: Assessing API Security Risks, Plotting a Solution