Category - API Security Blog

Gartner just created the category of API security, and this is a big deal.

What does it mean for API Security Vendors? For those who have been working in the space for years, this news validates what we already know that APIs are unique to each organization and require d ...

September 10, 2021

I’m a software developer and I like to write about my experiences.

I've been writing code for fun since I was 12, and professionally since I was 18. My first job out of college was at Microsoft, where I worked on the Windows operating system in the kernel team. Since ...

September 10, 2021

The most important thing is to have a good attitude.

If you're having fun, then that's the best way to improve. If you're not having fun, then it's probably time for a change of scenery. I've been playing since beta and I'm still learning new things eve ...

September 10, 2021

The following list of security issues is not exhaustive, but it’s a good starting point.

I've included the OWASP category for each issue and also added some examples to illustrate how you could test for them. 1. Sensitive Data Exposure (A3) This is one of the most common problems with we ...

September 10, 2021

The tools we use today to protect Web applications and APIs are often ineffective, inefficient, and even counterproductive.

The good news is that there's a better way forward. We can build modern security tools for the decentralized enterprise but it will take time and effort to get there. The first step is understandin ...

September 10, 2021

We’re hosting a webinar on September 21st to discuss the top five API security myths and how you can break through them

We're hosting a webinar on September 21st to discuss the top five API security myths and how you can break through them https://t.co/0wfGbnnJnf ...

September 10, 2021

Never use non-null value auth tokens.

#3: APIs Exposing Sensitive Data in Cleartext This is not a new problem, but it has been brought to the forefront of many organizations minds after recent high profile incidents. The exposure of se ...

September 10, 2021

Gartner just Created the Category Gartner has created a new category, API Security.

It is now its own thing not a subset of WAF or gateway capabilities. The report states: API security can be implemented as an independent layer that sits between the application and the firewall ...

September 10, 2021