API Security Testing<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nWhat are the other security concerns to take care of?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
While authentication and authorization rooted in identity is an important starting point, it\u2019s not the full answer for protecting APIs. Identity is rather easy to manipulate, so API security is evolving to rely on far more than identity. The best way to protect an API may vary depending on the specific details of the API and the security requirements of the organization. In general, it’s crucial to combine tools for anomaly detection, such as monitoring API traffic, look for patterns that deviate from the norm, and above all a shift left approach with an integrated CI\/CD pipeline will be a good starting point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Organizations should look to enhance their identity access controls with additional, more sturdy protections including attack prevention and identification of sensitive data exposure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Add to that, they should have a flexible definition of identity, with different layers of confidence. But as with anything Cyber-related a shift-left approach combined with the right tools will go a long way in providing a crucial layer of defense.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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