APIs are essential for the digital economy to function, acting as messengers for applications and services to communicate. 29 percent of web attacks targeted APIs in 2023, making them a prime target for cybercriminals. Organizations faced a 20 percent increase in web API attacks in January 2024 compared to the previous year, with cloud-based networks experiencing a 34 percent rise in attacks.
Potential risks associated with APIs
Common API vulnerabilities include broken authentication and authorization. Failure to validate input can lead to SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and remote code execution. Denial of Service (DoS) attacks are associated with API vulnerabilities.
The Importance of Artificial Intelligence
- Protecting against threats in the API environment is challenging due to its scale and complexity
- Managing and securing hundreds or thousands of APIs, many developed by third parties, is impossible manually
- Traditional security measures are largely ineffective against advanced, evolving attacks, but artificial intelligence can help organizations overcome these challenges
Outsmarting Cybercriminals
Technologist specializes in automating IT operational and security processes. API security is a crucial aspect of their AI-focused practice. AI can help organizations stay ahead of evolving threats by leveraging automated tools.
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