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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.

API (In)security: The Hidden Risk of Black Friday

Black Friday may be the pinnacle of the holiday shopping season, a day when online retailers experience unprecedented traffic and revenue opportunities as consumers kick off the Christmas season. For many retailers, it’s a make-or-break event. Yet, with increased traffic comes increased risk, particularly as it relates to cybersecurity and keeping shoppers safe from fraud stemming from a cyberattack on their favorite digital store.

Founder's Corner: Episode 3

Welcome to Episode Three of Salt Security’s Podcast Series: Founder’s Corner Salt’s CEO and Co-founder, Roey Eliyahu, talks with Salt’s CMO, Michael Callahan, about the first step of the customer journey in API Security: Discovery (also known as the crawl stage). They dive into topics around Discovery (as well as Salt’s phases of Discovery), Data Security, Shadow and Zombie APIs, GenAI, and how Salt is utilizing AI.

API Security: The Non-Negotiable for Modern Transportation

The transportation sector is undergoing a digital revolution, from railways to aviation and trucking. APIs are at the heart of this transformation, particularly for airlines. Airlines utilize APIs to integrate internal systems with vital services such as booking platforms, check-in services, real-time flight updates, communication with customs agencies, and baggage handling.

Securing APIs in Retail: Safeguarding Customer Data

The retail industry’s digital transformation has made secure APIs essential to modern operations since they are at the core of this shift. APIs power everything from e-commerce platforms and mobile shopping apps to inventory management, point-of-sale systems, and personalized customer experiences. They help retailers stay agile in a fast-paced market by enabling seamless data exchange and streamlining processes.

Salt Security and Dazz: A Powerful Partnership for API Security

As organizations adopt more modern application strategies, APIs are increasingly important for enabling seamless communication and data exchange. However, this interconnectedness also introduces more significant security risks. APIs are gateways to sensitive information, making them prime targets for attackers. This can result in data breaches, business disruptions, and reputational damage.

Lessons from the Cisco Data Breach-The Importance of Comprehensive API Security

In the wake of Cisco’s recent data breach involving exposed API tokens - amongst other sensitive information - the cybersecurity community is reminded once again of the significant risks associated with unsecured APIs. Though Cisco has asserted that the damage was limited to a public-facing environment, such breaches demand a more cautious evaluation. Exposing sensitive information like API tokens, credentials, and even source code can have broader security implications than initially apparent.

Prescribing Strong API Security: A Lifeline for Healthcare Data

In 2024, healthcare organizations face heightened security challenges, mainly as they increasingly rely on Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) to support critical functions. APIs have become indispensable in driving digital transformation and improving operational efficiencies across healthcare systems. However, the rising complexity and volume of APIs, alongside insufficient security practices, have created a vulnerable environment ripe for exploitation.

Beyond the Code: Why API Security Matters More Than Ever in Tech

API security has become a critical focus for organizations in the technology sector as the reliance on APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) continues to grow rapidly. APIs are the foundation of modern applications, facilitating communication between software systems, integrating services, and driving innovation. However, as the use of APIs expands, so do the associated security risks.