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ThreatX released the results of a survey which highlights the risk of API attacks on the consumer experience. Nearly every software application and mobile application uses, or is, an API. Attackers are increasingly focused on APIs and this focus pays off in the form of seized data that can be parlayed into financial returns or used as malicious leverage—on brands or their customers.

When it comes to API security, protection typically comes as an afterthought in most security models. So, with that in mind, I’ve been championing the idea of a “protection-first” approach when it comes to API security. While this may initially sound a little bit unorthodox, let me offer a little more detail on why this approach makes sense, and how security teams can do it safely and effectively.

APIs power many of today's digital experiences, connecting consumers to businesses and businesses to one another while enabling cross-platform services. But as APIs spread so do the risks, they have quickly become the attack vector of choice for threat actors who exploit insecure APIs for malicious purposes. A new report from ThreatX takes a detailed look at how API use impacts on consumers.

New study details how consumers weigh the risk of the connectivity that powers their digital experiences even as APIs remain a prominent attack vector BOSTON – February 22, 2022 – ThreatX, the leading API protection platform, today released the results of its new survey “API [In] Security: The Consumer Perspective,” which highlights the risk of […]

To select a suitable API security solution, you need to think about a variety of factors. We’ve talked to several industry professionals to get their insight on the topic.

If 2021 taught us anything, it’s that we should expect the unexpected. While nobody knows with certainty what the future has in store, the three trends below have surfaced in the cybersecurity industry, based on the types of attacker behaviors SOC and threat research teams have seen and recent conversations with companies across industries.

From ransomware attacks to election misinformation to consumer scams, the cybersecurity industry will be in overdrive

A quick glance at global headlines shows a new breach, ransomware, DDoS, or bot attack on a near-daily basis. Orchestrating these attacks and selling hacking tools has become a lucrative business strategy for those on the dark side.

Growing business complexity makes the task of cybersecurity staff difficult to begin with. But challenges are often exacerbated by the organisational sophistication of the criminal underworld.

Company proves its presence in the web application protection space; addresses the growing need for effective solutions Denver, CO — September 23, 2021 — ThreatX, the leader in Web Application and API Protection (WAAP), today announced it has been recognized as a Visionary in the Gartner 2021 Magic Quadrant for Web Application and API Protection1 […]

Attacker-centric approach to API security reduces risk to critical business applications Denver, CO – August 4, 2021 – ThreatX, the leading Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) platform, today announced new API Catalog capabilities to provide enterprises with a clear view of their API’s attack surface, as well as the operational health of APIs in production. ThreatX supports […]

Andrew Useckas, one of the founders and the current CTO/CISO from ThreatX joined Technado this week to talk about how their web application protection and DDoS mitigation platform has evolved over the past year. Then, in ‘What Grinds my Gears,’ he shared his frustration with layer 8 security and ineffective end-user security training.