The world of digital technology is perpetually evolving, positioning cybersecurity as a frontline defense in safeguarding essential digital assets. A primary challenge in this sector, accentuated by the Wallarm API ThreatStats™ report Q3’2023, is ensuring robust API security. This in-depth report emphasizes the urgent need for immediate, strategic actions from business leaders and cybersecurity practitioners alike to combat the sophisticated emerging threats.
In the dynamic world of software development, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) serve as essential conduits, facilitating seamless interaction between software components. This intermediary interface not only streamlines development but also empowers software teams to reuse code. However, the increasing prevalence of APIs in modern business comes with security challenges.
The 2023 SANS Survey on API Security (Jun-2023) found that less than 50 percent of respondents have API security testing tools in place. Even fewer (29 percent) have API discovery tools. Wallarm delivers both these capabilities via our single, integrated App and API Security platform. Wallarm has long offered the ability to generate OpenAPI Specifications (aka Swagger) based on actual traffic across your endpoints.
Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) have profoundly transformed the internet's fabric. In the pre-API era, digital interactions were limited by siloed systems functioning in isolation. APIs dismantled these barriers by introducing a universal language that diverse applications could comprehend. This linguistic bridge facilitated an unprecedented level of interconnectivity between software entities.
