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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.

For financial institutions in New York, the NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation (23 NYCRR 500) is a vital mandate that requires a strong and comprehensive cybersecurity framework. This regulation outlines numerous requirements aimed at safeguarding customer data and maintaining the integrity of financial systems.

Navigating the cyber insurance market in 2025 feels tougher than ever. Premiums are rising, requirements are stricter, and underwriters are scrutinizing security controls with unprecedented detail. While you're likely focused on endpoint security, MFA, and backups, are you overlooking a critical attack surface that insurers increasingly care about?

There are rare moments when the technology world takes a massive leap forward. Today is one of those moments. At Salt Security, we have always believed that APIs form the connective tissue of the modern enterprise. As AI accelerates the pace of business beyond anything we’ve seen before, a simple truth has become clear: The way we discover, understand, and secure APIs must evolve, or we will be left behind.

In today's fast-paced world of digital transformation, APIs serve as the backbone of modern applications, enabling innovation and efficient data sharing. Nevertheless, the rise in API usage has expanded the attack surface, making solid security protocols essential. This post delves into how the partnership between Salt Security and HCL AppScan API Security is transforming API governance, equipping organizations to actively manage API security through thorough discovery and contextual risk assessment.