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Top Three API Security Practices for CISOs

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BharatMalviya
Top Three API Security Practices for CISOs

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) have been around for decades, but their usage has exploded in recent years as enterprises have ramped up their digitization efforts.


API attacks are getting increasingly common as API usage rises. Many CISOs have realized that their API security has to be reviewed. API assaults frequently result in data breaches, exposing sensitive medical, financial, and personal data as firms utilize APIs to build greater communication and transmit data.


Leaning on user-controlled input isn’t a good idea


CISOs should not rely on user-controlled inputs to give any response or data for improved API security. Any user’s sensitive data can be obtained by fiddling with a request or response. CISOs should get the majority of the needed inputs through secured signatures rather than relying on a user’s request inpu


Build an appropriate security culture


APIs included, culture and connections are an often-overlooked part of cybersecurity. A lack of knowledge and comprehension of the business risks is at the root of many security issues. CISOs can play a crucial role in creating a cross-functional security attitude inside a company. Securing APIs necessitates the development of partnerships.


Implement a rate-limiting strategy

Excessive usage of an API can degrade performance, which is why CISOs must impose a restriction on API calls, known as rate-limiting, which restricts the number of times a user can access a specific service in a given time. It relieves the load on web servers and protects against malicious actions such as brute-force attacks.



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