The recent cyber breach at the U.S. Treasury Department, linked to state-sponsored Chinese hackers, has set off alarm bells in the public sector. As the investigation continues, this incident reveals a pressing issue that all government agencies must confront: securing their APIs (Application Programming Interfaces).

There’s no denying that mobile devices have become essential tools for employees — they facilitate communication and boost productivity by providing access to corporate resources from virtually anywhere. But that convenience comes at a cost. The role of the mobile device, in terms of how much can be done with them and the amount of data they can give users access to in a convenient and familiar form factor, has made them indispensable to the modern workforce.

As enterprises increasingly adopt cloud-native architectures, microservices, and third-party integrations, the number of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) has surged, creating an “API tsunami” in an organization's infrastructure that threatens to overwhelm traditional management practices. As digital services proliferate, so does the development of APIs, which allow various applications to communicate or integrate with each other and share information.

By now, you will almost certainly be aware of the transformative impact artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are having on the world. What you may not be aware of, however, is the role Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) are playing in the AI revolution. The bottom line is that APIs are critical to AI systems – but they are also a major reason why AI systems are vulnerable to abuse. In this blog, we’ll explore why API security is critical for the safe and ethical deployment of AI.

Implementing API authentication is one of the most critical stages of API design and development. Properly implemented authentication protects data, user privacy, and other resources while streamlining compliance, preventing fraud, and establishing accountability. In fact, broken authentication is one of the leading causes of API-related breaches.

We are excited to announce a significant Salt Security API Protection Platform upgrade. We have recently introduced a new detection feature targeting a prevalent yet often neglected vulnerability: open redirect attacks. This issue is so severe that it is highlighted in the OWASP Top 10 API Security Risks!

Who doesn’t love a little glimpse into the future? For cybersecurity—and more specifically, API security - gazing into the magic crystal ball may not strictly be necessary. But there are definite trends that will evolve for 2025 and make API security even more of an imperative for modern businesses. Here are our top five.

Zombie APIs, sometimes called “orphaned” or “forgotten” APIs, refer to endpoints that were initially deployed for a specific purpose but are no longer actively used or maintained. These APIs are often left operational within an organization’s infrastructure due to oversight or incomplete decommissioning processes.

APIs are the backbone of modern digital ecosystems, but their misuse can expose systems to cyber threats. Effective API throttling not only optimizes performance but also acts as a critical defense mechanism against abuse, such as denial-of-service attacks. Discover how this powerful strategy enhances API security and safeguards your organization’s data in an interconnected world.

As APIs continue to drive modern digital ecosystems, securing them has become an organizational imperative. Few companies turn to API security testing products to identify vulnerabilities and safeguard their APIs. However, these tools are counterproductive when relied upon as a sole security measure. Here’s why.

In today’s interconnected world, organizations often rely on traditional perimeter defenses like Web Application Firewalls (WAFs), API gateways, and Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) to secure their applications. These edge solutions act as gatekeepers, controlling access at the perimeter, but they are increasingly marketed as comprehensive API security measures.

In the modern digital age, cybersecurity has never been more crucial — or more challenging. As organizations become more connected and reliant on technology, their attack surfaces expand. The classic adage, “An organization is only as secure as its weakest link,” has never been more relevant. APIs are the backbone of digital age – connecting everything – customers/vendors/partners and power most of the technology today including GenAI.