You need an API security solution. That much is a given (although some may argue it isn’t!). While essential for business growth and innovation, APIs, or Application Programming Interfaces, expose the organizations that use them to cyber threats. Attackers are both aware of and actively exploiting this fact: Wallarm recently revealed that attacks on APIs impacted 98.35 million users in Q2 2024. The more difficult decision, however, is choosing the right deployment option for your API security solution. There are a vast number of deployment options available, and choosing the right one is crucial to getting the most out of your API security solution. So, without further ado, let’s explore the key factors you should consider when deciding on a deployment option for your API security solution. Understanding the Scope of API Protection The first and most important step in deciding on a deployment option is understanding what you need to protect. As the old saying goes, “You can’t protect what you don’t know.” Ask yourself what sites need protection and where do they reside? Do they need inline protection or out-of-band only? For example, you may need to protect APIs hosted in the cloud, on-premises, or both. Knowing this information will help you determine the right deployment strategy for your infrastructure. Decide the Deployment Model Once you have a better understanding of your API environment, you can then decide individually, per environment, what deployment solution to…Read More