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Broken authentication is a term for vulnerabilities in the authentication of systems that allows unauthorized access to user accounts and sensitive information. It occurs when the authentication process is flawed or improperly implemented, making it susceptible to exploitation by attackers. Broken authentication can occur for various reasons, including weak passwords, insecure password storage, session management […]
API security isn’t a checkbox. Security teams must create a multi-faceted API security approach that scales with the velocity of development teams. With API attacks up 400% this year, it’s no wonder that building a comprehensive API security program is a top priority for modern enterprises. In this article, we’ll detail the necessary components of […]
Applications and services rely on APIs to communicate with other applications and services. To facilitate these communications, API usage has grown rapidly over the past few years. In 2021, the global API management market was $2.8B, and it is expected to reach $41.5B by 2030. API growth also means attack surface expansion. APIs can be […]
What is API Authentication? API authentication is a process used to verify the identity of a client that is attempting to access an API. Once the identity of an API client is verified, API authorization ensures the client is allowed to access protected resources or perform privileged actions within the API. Authentication is typically achieved […]
Over $6 billion is lost to identity theft each year. Some digital theft results from malicious programs like keyloggers and spyware, but unaware developers also introduce silent threats. Unencrypted data is always dangerous. This blog focuses on data in transit, but similar principles apply to data at rest. In the following sections, I demonstrate how […]
Many security outsiders think data leaks result from diligent efforts by seasoned hackers. In reality, minor oversights and mistakes in code frequently cause data breaches. And with engineers pressured to release features quickly, it’s no wonder these mistakes are common. Unsecured Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) are particularly dangerous because they’re synonymous with Broken Access Control, […]
APIs are the hottest attack vector in modern software. In this blog, we’ll look at how APIs add risk and best practices for securing them. For anyone who doesn’t know, API stands for Application Programming Interface. APIs provide a way for software programs to communicate with the external world. And securing these interfaces is a […]