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Understanding API Attacks: Why they are different and how to stop them

API attacks aren’t like traditional application attacks. Understanding those differences is crucial to protecting the valuable data and services your APIs enable. Nick Rago, Salt Security Field CTO, discusses in this webinar: We hope you enjoy the webinar on the changing nature of API attacks and learn the best practices to keep your organization safe.

In the Alleys of Black Hat and DEF CON 2023: The Quiet API Security Crisis

The neon lights of Black Hat and DEF CON, with their flashing demos and groundbreaking presentations, often dazzle attendees and cyber enthusiasts alike. From AI-driven hacking tools to quantum encryption, the subjects covered span a vast spectrum. However, as with any vibrant city, these include areas of risk and concern. For Black Hat 2023 events, APIs are core to these areas.

What does a modern code security pipeline look like? (Hint: not like a pipeline).

What does a good DevSecOps pipeline should look like from a code security perspective? We hear this question often, and even though there are multiple answers, we’ve put together a blueprint that everybody could easily start with.

Why No Business in 2023 Can Grow without APIs

Businesses of all sizes are increasingly relying on APIs to connect with their customers, partners, and other systems. APIs, or application programming interfaces, are the building blocks of the modern web, and they allow businesses to share data and functionality in a secure and efficient way. Without APIs, businesses are limited in their ability to innovate and grow. They lack the ability to integrate with other systems, create new products and services, or reach new markets.

Salt Wins Prestigious SC Magazine Award - "Best API Security Solution"

It never gets old! We’re excited to share that Salt has won yet another award — our 15th award this year! This time, we have been named the “Best API Security Solution” in the renowned 2023 SC Awards. The SC Awards are cybersecurity’s most prestigious and competitive honor. The premier recognition program honors outstanding innovations, organizations and leaders that are advancing the practice of information security.

Wallarm Demo: Orphan and Shadow API Detection

Orphan APIs can lead to a host of unnecessary issues such as misallocated resources, maintenance issues, wasted development and testing time, and issues with maintainability, scalability, security and usability. Watch this quick demo to learn how Wallarm API Discovery helps you identify and manage any Orphan APIs in your portfolio.

2023 OWASP Top-10 Series: API4:2023 Unrestricted Resource Consumption

Welcome to the 5th post in our weekly series on the new 2023 OWASP API Security Top-10 list, with a particular focus on security practitioners. This post will focus on API4:2023 Unrestricted Resource Consumption. In this series we are taking an in-depth look at each category – the details, the impact and what you can do about it.

Impact of the New SEC Cyber Incident Reporting Rules on the C-Suite and Beyond

We recently hosted a compact and very engaging panel discussion about the new SEC Cyber Incident Reporting Rules due to come into effect later this year. We were fortunate to be joined by two well-known experts: In the post, we will *not* rehash what was said in the panel discussion. If you did not get to attend the live session, we invite you watch it on-demand – it’s 30 minutes well spent!