API Security: From Basics to Modern Threats

API security has evolved from basic authentication to defending against complex threats. In this post, we discuss some details about API security and defense mechanisms. However, to summarize,

• APIs are a prime attack vector due to their expanding usage.

• Traditional API security focused on basic authentication and rate limiting.

• Modern threats include BOLA, mass assignment, and shadow APIs.

• Adopting the OWASP API Top 10 and zero-trust principles is essential.

• Continuous testing, monitoring, and governance are now core to robust API security.