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Awards and Rewards - the Power of our Strong Partner Program

We are mere weeks into our new fiscal year, but the good news – and the good times – have already started! First – the good news! Today we announced that Salt Security has been recognized by CRN with inclusion in its prestigious Security 100 list for technology innovation in application security! According to Blaine Raddon, CEO of The Channel Company, the Security 100 list acknowledges industry-leading companies that deliver pioneering security offerings to the IT channel.

GraphQL Tutorial in 2 Minutes

What is GraphQL? In this quick 2-minute video, you'll learn the basics of GraphQL and how it compares to REST APIs. GraphQL is a query language that enables developers to retrieve the exact data they need from an API, rather than over-fetching or under-fetching data, while REST API requires multiple requests to retrieve the same data. In this tutorial, you'll learn how to define a schema, create queries, and make requests to a GraphQL API.

WAAP (Web Application & API Protection) security and its importance in 2022

WAAP stands for web application and API protection. As you can notice that this WAAP term is made of two different terms Web Application and API protection. A Web application and API are the most critical components of every device connected to the internet. So Let’s understand both of these terms one by one.

Block attackers in your apps and APIs with Datadog Application Security Management

Securing modern-day production systems is complex and requires a variety of measures—from secure coding practices and security testing to network protection and vulnerability scanning. Scaling these solutions to keep pace with the speed of development teams can be difficult, resulting in sprawling workflows and disparate sets of tooling.

Unified API Protection: What It Is & How It Helps Secure API Landscape

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) are the connecting tissue that enables the communication between applications, internal and external, and facilitate data exchange on a massive scale. In a world where information is the crown jewel of an organization, APIs are driving the delivery of digital services to customers and partners. While their usage is already exploding, the growing popularity of cloud-native technologies and microservices has only accelerated API adoption.

Mapping the MITRE ATT&CK Framework to API Security

With hundreds of contributors, the MITRE ATT&CK Framework has become a vital resource of open source knowledge for the security industry. CISOs and cybersecurity professionals around the globe rely on the framework to increase their understanding about different cyber-attack tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs). With insights about TTPs relevant to their specific platform or environment, organizations gain tremendous value to combat cyber threats.

Office Hours: Tapping Cloudflare for API Security

This 30-minute interactive discussion was designed specifically for Cloudflare users to learn more about API security challenges and how your existing Cloudflare environment can give you a jumpstart to solve them. Learn how API attacks are different and why industry experts are calling 2023 the year of API security.

What is Fintech as a service & the Impact of APIs on Fintech?

Fintech as a Service (FaaS) is a business model that enables companies to outsource financial technology (fintech) services to a third-party provider. This model provides companies with a more flexible and cost-effective way to access fintech services and improve their financial operations. Let’s explore the concept of Fintech as a Service and the impact of API solutions on Fintechs.

The Critical API Security Gaps in WAAPs

Confused about the difference between a web application firewall (WAF) and a web application and API protection platform (WAAP)? Curious how intelligent a next-gen “intelligent WAF” really is? Wondering whether you need dedicated API security if you have a WAAP? Can you really trust a WAAP to secure your critical data and services? In a session from the Salt Security API Security Summit, Mike Rothman, Techstrong Research, stated.

API Security Best Practices Guide

API security has emerged as a key priority for protecting vital data and services. It's also an area where many companies lack expertise. Salt Security has compiled this list of API security best practices, drawn from field experience and customer feedback, to help guide you on your API security journey. These API security best practices fall into multiple focus areas, including: Download this guide to obtain a comprehensive list of best practices and guidance to secure your APIs throughout their lifecycle.