API Security Articles and Best Practices
A collection of API Security articles, including best practices, guides, and tutorials. Stay updated with the latest in API Security.
Articles tagged with "API Security"
Unmanaged APIs like shadow and zombie types create serious security risks. Learn how discoverability can boost efficiency and security.

Martyn Davies
7/31/2025
Learn how to identify and prevent Broken Function Level Authorization vulnerabilities in APIs through robust security measures and testing techniques.

Martyn Davies
7/30/2025
Learn how to identify and fix Broken Object Level Authorization (BOLA) vulnerabilities in APIs to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance.

Martyn Davies
7/27/2025
RFC 9727 standardizes API catalogs, enhancing discoverability, governance, and lifecycle management for improved API operations.

Adrian Machado
7/24/2025
Protect your APIs from increasing attacks by implementing strong authentication, input validation, and monitoring practices for enhanced security..

Nate Totten
7/18/2025
Secure your APIs with OWASP’s proven, actionable security best practices.

Adrian Machado
5/7/2025
Learn why real-time API monitoring is your best defense against attacks.

Martyn Davies
4/29/2025
Learn to secure API endpoints with TLS/SSL encryption

Adrian Machado
4/28/2025
Learn how CORS simplifies secure cross origin API requests.

Josh Twist
4/22/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
API Security involves protecting APIs from threats like unauthorized access, data breaches, and DDoS attacks. It includes authentication, encryption, threat detection, and secure design practices.