Original Post: API Security and The Silent Menace of Unknown APIs
The digital application landscape is rapidly evolving with APIs as the backbone of modern software development. However, the prevalence of unknown APIs poses significant security risks to organizations. Shadow APIs, deprecated API endpoints, and unauthenticated endpoints are among the key threats. Imperva API Discovery plays a crucial role in identifying and addressing these risks. Organizations need to conduct regular audits, monitoring, and prioritize security to mitigate these risks effectively. Imperva’s API discovery process reveals the presence of multiple shadow APIs, deprecated endpoints, and unauthenticated endpoints per account, emphasizing the urgency for organizations to enhance their security measures. Proactive monitoring, risk assessment, and protecting sensitive data are critical components of a comprehensive API security strategy.
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