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APIs are the new attack vector for hackers and cybercriminals, so they need to be secured properly. 2. API security is a critical part of any digital architecture as it can impact the overall perimete ...

July 28, 2021

The data makes it clear: more companies are suffering more API attacks than ever, and companies remain as ill-prepared as ever.

The Salt Labs team today released the latest edition of the pioneering State of API Security report. The data, drawn from a combination of survey responses and empirical data from Salt Security cu ...

July 28, 2021

Im not sure how to feel about this book.

I liked it, but I didnt love it. It was a quick read and the characters were interesting enough that I wanted to know what happened next, but there wasnt anything that really stood out for me as b ...

July 28, 2021

I want to know how much I should be paying for my apartment.

I'm a first-time renter in the Bay Area, and I've been living in an apartment complex for about two months now. The place is nice enough -- it's clean, well maintained, and has a pool (which is really ...

July 28, 2021

Im a big fan of the new Apple TV, but it still has some problems.

The new Apple TV is a great device for cord cutters and people who want to watch content from services like Netflix or Hulu on their televisions without having to buy an expensive cable box from Comca ...

July 28, 2021

The best way to get a good deal on an ebike is to buy it used.

A new bike can cost $2000 or more, but you can get a great used bike for $500-$1000. If youre looking at buying your first ebike and dont know where to start, check out my guide here: How To Buy Y ...

July 28, 2021

The most important thing is to have a good understanding of the problem youre trying to solve.

If you dont know what it means for your users, how can you expect them to? If you want people to be able to understand your product, make sure they are in control and that they feel safe. You need ...

July 28, 2021

If youre going to use an API, make sure it is properly secured.

What can we learn from this? The lesson here is that security must be built into the design of APIs and not just bolted on as a secondary feature. The fact that the information was exposed through a ...

July 27, 2021