Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

I’ve seen this story before, and I’m seeing it again. When we founded Salt Security in 2016, APIs already powered the digital economy, Kubernetes started to accelerate the growth of APIs, yet almost nobody was monitoring them. Visibility was near zero, context was missing, and protection was an afterthought. Fast-forward to 2025, and the same blind spot is forming, only bigger. AI agents are no longer just generating content; they are also creating it.

In today’s digital-first world, APIs serve as the core infrastructure of modern business. They power mobile applications, facilitate critical cloud integrations, and support digital transformation initiatives. It's therefore understandable that 73% of CISOs consider API security a top or critical concern. However, a recent survey of 300 security leaders uncovers a troubling paradox: a large gap between awareness and action.

Traditionally, securing APIs in AWS has involved a frustrating trade-off. Obtaining a full view of your API Fabric requires weeks or months of deploying various agents, setting up traffic analysis, and enduring lengthy professional services engagements. The outcome? An unacceptably slow time-to-value that keeps you unaware of potential risks for too long. The main issue hasn't only been locating APIs, but also the extensive wait to identify them. But what if that trade-off is no longer necessary?

APIs are essential, but they also represent a growing and complex risk to your organization. Intricate application architectures and an ever-evolving threat landscape already make API security a constant challenge. The increasing reliance on APIs by new technologies, including AI, further amplifies this risk.

Your business depends on APIs, which are essential for contemporary digital experiences, encompassing everything from mobile applications and IoT devices to the rapidly evolving AI landscape. With more than 80% of internet traffic now routed through APIs—a number projected to rise significantly due to AI developments—their security is crucial. Unfortunately, this vital infrastructure faces growing attacks, with these threats being a real and current danger to many.

APIs are the backbone of modern business. They connect services, power user experiences, and enable innovation at breakneck speed. But they’ve also become one of the largest, most complex threat surfaces out there—and traditional security approaches just aren’t cutting it. At Salt Security, we’ve spent years pioneering API protection. And today, we’re thrilled to announce our biggest leap forward yet. Meet Salt Illuminate.

APIs are essential for modern business operations. They drive mobile applications, facilitate partner integrations, open new revenue channels, and act as critical links for emerging AI agents. At the same time, AI tools are speeding up the development of these APIs. Undoubtedly, they are vital business resources. However, are you safeguarding these resources with the careful attention they need, especially as they grow in number and complexity?

APIs are the vital connectors of modern digital business, powering everything from e-commerce and financial transactions to healthcare data exchange and government services. While indispensable for innovation, this widespread API adoption introduces significant security risks.

APIs serve as the foundation for modern digital innovation, supporting everything from mobile applications to intricate business integrations. However, as their numbers soar, with many companies experiencing annual growth rates of 50-100%, they have also become a significant target for cyber attackers. Relying on "good enough" API security could leave your most vital assets perilously unprotected.

In the current cloud-centric environment, strong API security is essential. Google's acquisition of Wiz underscores the urgent necessity for all-encompassing cloud security solutions. Organizations should focus on both governing API posture — ensuring secure configuration and deployment to reduce vulnerabilities and assure compliance — and on effective threat detection and response.