APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) allow your business applications to share data and trigger actions across systems. They are powerful and necessary, but they also create security exposure if not properly designed and protected.
Common API Security Risks
- Exposed API keys — Credentials left in code or public repositories
- Unencrypted data in transit — Information intercepted between systems
- Missing authentication — APIs accessible without proper credentials
- Overly broad permissions — Applications accessing data they don't need
- Unmonitored access — No visibility into who accessed what and when
API Security Controls
Enforce authentication on every API call. Encrypt data in transit. Log all access. Limit permissions to what each application actually needs. Regularly audit API access and disable unused integrations.
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