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Beyond Passwords: Advanced API Authentication Strategies for Enhanced Security

Passwordless authentication for end users is taking the world by storm, offering organizations and individuals alike unprecedented security, user experience, and efficiency benefits. By all indications, the next generation of authentication for end users has finally arrived, sending the password the way of the dodo. Although they don’t get anywhere near the same hype, advanced authentication strategies for APIs are as critical as passwordless authentication for end-users.

Bridging the IT Skills Gap with Essential Data Expertise and Growth Strategies

The fast evolution of technology in the IT industry has made it increasingly important for professionals to keep up with emerging trends and skill sets. Data security, analytics, and automation have become crucial as companies deal with growing cyberattacks and data breach threats. To remain relevant and secure, IT professionals must actively address skill gaps in these areas, while organizations should create environments that prioritize continuous learning.

Founder's Corner: Episode 1

Welcome to Episode One of Salt Security’s New Series: Founder’s Corner This series will share insights and conversations from founders on markets, technology, trends, and other interesting topics of the day. Starting off the series with Salt’s Co-Founders, Roey Eliyahu and Michael Nicosia, as they talk about how they became founders, what inspired them to start Salt Security, where the name came from, and the future of API Security.

GraphQL Security Breach: How 30 Million Accounts Were Hacked #hacked #databreach #graphql #api

In this video, we explore a real-world example of a GraphQL exploit that exposed 30 million user accounts to attackers. Learn how vulnerabilities in GraphQL led to access token generation and account takeovers, and what this means for API security.

Finance and Insurance API Security: A Critical Imperative

API security is a critical concern for industries that are undergoing digital transformation. Financial services and insurance sectors are particularly vulnerable due to the increasing number of APIs they need to manage. As early adopters of digitalization, these sectors face unique challenges requiring a customized API security approach.

It's 2024 and the API Breaches Keep Coming

APIs are built expressly to share a company’s most valuable data and services. This makes them a lucrative target for bad actors. We’ve already hit the tipping point — APIs are now THE way in. Salt Security’s 2024 State of API Security Report revealed that the count of APIs is increasing, having gone up by 167% in the past year. 95% of respondents have experienced security problems in production APIs, with 23% having experienced a breach.

API Security Essentials: What You Must Know About Positive and Negative Models #apisecurity #api

In this video, we dive into the fundamentals of API security by comparing two key security models: Positive and Negative. Learn how each model works, their pros and cons, and how to choose the right one to protect your APIs effectively.