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Developing a robust enterprise API security strategy: Essential steps

Securing APIs is crucial for modern IT, and yet a host of issues interfere with establishing resilient API security:

  • API attacks are rising, with malicious traffic above 2%.
  • Vulnerabilities include misconfigurations, data exposure, and BOLA.
  • Even the most creative, comprehensive and best-managed API strategy is still vulnerable to the latest and greatest malicious threats by unauthorized intrusions and hacking.

This white paper presents a plan-first strategy for enterprise API security, using essential elements like an API Gateway for security policies and an API Specification for lifecycle security. Read the full white paper for insights on a proactive, scalable API security strategy.

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  • Developing a robust enterprise API security strategy: Essential steps

    Securing APIs is crucial for modern IT, and yet a host of issues interfere with establishing resilient API security:

    • API attacks are rising, with malicious traffic above 2%.
    • Vulnerabilities include misconfigurations, data exposure, and BOLA.
    • Even the most creative, comprehensive and best-managed API strategy is still vulnerable to the latest and greatest malicious threats by unauthorized intrusions and hacking.

    This white paper presents a plan-first strategy for enterprise API security, using essential elements like an API Gateway for security policies and an API Specification for lifecycle security. Read the full white paper for insights on a proactive, scalable API security strategy.

  • Cybersecurity trends: What to know about threat intelligence for 2024 & beyond

    With it being reported that DDoS traffic is growing at a rate higher than any other type of network traffic, increasing 166% between June 2023 and June 2024, it has become critical for organizations to step up their security measure and ensure that they keep up with the current trends.

    The Threat Intelligence Report 2024 from Nokia highlights cybersecurity trends and threats in the telecom industry. It details cyberattacks like ransomware, data theft, and service disruptions across regions, as well as how technologies like generative AI and quantum computing enable advanced attacks and offer new defenses.

    Dig into the full report to discover more of today's top trends and learn how the steps you can take to counter these attacks and better protect your business.

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