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Protecting Against Bot-Enabled API Abuse

APIs have become the backbone of modern digital ecosystems, powering everything from mobile apps to e-commerce platforms. However, as APIs grow in importance, they also become prime targets for malicious actors. Increasingly, bots are being weaponized to exploit vulnerabilities, overwhelm systems, and siphon sensitive data—all without triggering alarms until it’s too late.

The API Security Toolbox: Gateways, WAFs, and API Protection Explained

API security is a requirement, not an option, but there’s a lot of confusion about what exactly API security is. With so many tools that claim to solve your API security challenges, how can teams make informed choices that align with their actual needs? In this webinar, we will break down the available tools, highlight their strengths and limitations, and offer guidance on selecting the best fit for your security needs. Join us to deepen your understanding of API security layers and learn strategies to effectively protect your API endpoints.

API Security: A Beginner's Guide

APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) have become the backbone of modern digital ecosystems, enabling seamless integration and data exchange between a wide array of applications and services. From ordering meals through food delivery apps to accessing real-time weather updates, APIs underpin countless daily interactions. However, the very attributes that make APIs so indispensable – their ubiquity and high functionality – also render them appealing targets for malicious actors.

API Security: 200 is Not Always Okay, and How to Cope with This

While a 200 OK status often signals success, its appearance can be deceiving, especially when it cloaks significant threats within API interactions. This session expands on the critical role of APIs as part of the broader attack surface essential for robust Threat Detection, Identification, and Response (TDIR) programs. We’ll explore intricate case studies where seemingly successful responses harbored risks that bypass traditional monitoring. Learn how to enhance your SIEM capabilities by effectively detecting anomalies in API traffic, ensuring that every layer of interaction is scrutinized—not just the surface.

API and Cybersecurity: Protecting the Wires That Connect the World #API #APISecurity #Cybersecurity

APIs are the foundation of modern connectivity, but with great power comes great risk. In this video, explore: The critical role APIs play in industries like Smart Cities and connected cars. Overlooked client-side vulnerabilities that expose hidden risks. How misconfigurations amplify data breaches at scale. Key cybersecurity measures like rate limiting to prevent exploitability.

How Is API Abuse Different from Web Application Attacks by Bots?

API abuse and web application bot attacks are often confused. This is understandable, as both involve automated interactions and are usually executed by bots. Both attack vectors are prevalent; criminals are always eager to disrupt the foundations on which businesses base their operations to achieve their malicious goals and they frequently automate their actions for maximum results.

Beyond Traditional Security: Addressing the API Security Gap

Let’s be honest: APIs are the unsung heroes of the modern business world. They work silently behind the scenes, connecting applications, driving innovations, and ensuring your digital transformation stays on track. However, there’s a crucial downside: APIs can pose a significant security risk. They can be likened to unlocked doors leading to your sensitive data and essential business functions—an ideal target for hackers.

Loose AWS API keys: what's your real risk?

97% of enterprise leaders consider a well-executed API strategy critical in driving their organization's growth and protecting revenue streams, yet according to a recent study, 84% of security professionals reported API security incidents over the past year. In March, a GitHub breach exposed nearly 13 million API secrets that users had left in the repository over time, severely impacting customer trust and causing reputational damage.

How API Vulnerabilities Expose Millions of Records in Just Minutes! #DataLeak #DataBreach

APIs are crucial for data flow, but they also open doors for rapid data breaches if security isn't real-time. In this video, we analyze how an API vulnerability led to a 250 million user data leak in just minutes. Learn why fast data flow in APIs requires immediate, real-time protection to prevent major damage. This case also highlights the often-overlooked importance of client-side security in API protection, especially as APIs are increasingly used in mobile apps and browsers. Discover essential insights to safeguard APIs from potential attacks.