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API Security Unveiled: Unmasking Threats, Strategies for Corporate Protection

June 17, 2024 adorsys Season 1 Episode 9

More than 50% of all IT attacks since 2023 originate from APIs, and successful breaches can lead to serious data leaks, posing not only a threat to a company's reputation but also significant economic consequences.

In this podcast episode, we welcome Jose Haro Peralta – a renowned API Security expert and author. We delve into the importance of API Security for businesses, as Jose introduces current concepts, processes, and tools to enhance the security of the API landscape, based on his book "Microservice APIs."

Together, we explore frameworks for API design and build, unveiling tools for the automatic verification of the OWASP Top 10 Security Rules. Throughout the podcast, alarming information is revealed: On average, Fintechs have more than 288 vulnerabilities in their APIs. This underscores the urgency of diving deep into API Security to safeguard companies from substantial risks. Join us to gain crucial insights and discover effective solutions!