APIs have certainly changed the way in which businesses operate. APIs allow businesses to push forward technologically with greater ease. This allows for more rapid innovation, which is, of course, what customers demand.
APIs have also introduced a number of different challenges for security teams as well. With
APIs come additional risks. These risks introduce new threats into the enterprise and the potential for serious damage.
Most security professionals understand the need to secure APIs and have a desire to do so. Unfortunately, this is easier said than done, for a variety of reasons. Given that, what are some steps security professionals can take to better secure their APIs?
While there are many steps that can be taken, in this piece, I offer my thoughts on 10 steps to help secure APIs:
