API Security for Dummies
The complete guide to securing your APIs
APIs are the foundation of modern applications—but with their growing adoption comes increased security risk. API Security for Dummies (2025 Edition) walks you through the evolution of application architecture, why APIs are now essential, the threats they introduce, and the best practices for securing them.
This updated eBook:
- Explores API implementation and security considerations—covering documentation, testing, mediation, and integration.
- Unpacks how attackers exploit API business logic and automate attacks to maximize impact.
- Raises awareness of the OWASP API Security Top 10 and the most common security gaps organizations face.
- Outlines key security capabilities—including API discovery, protection, and remediation—to safeguard APIs across their life cycle.
Download now to learn the most critical elements of API security and the 10 essential steps you can take today to strengthen your organization's API defenses.
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