Application programming interfaces (APIs) allow applications to communicate with each other, simplifying software development. Developers add functionality from other existing solutions or build applications using services by third-party providers. APIs have become the drivers for businesses digital transformation initiatives opening up their apps and data to partners, suppliers and customers. Besides their increased applicability and benefits, APIs are often the source of security concerns and threats because businesses fail to secure them. Surveys have identified that authentication, vulnerabilities and visibility are the key pain points, enabling malicious actors to exploit insecure APIs and turn them into attack vectors. Despite the increased threats coming from unprotected APIs, organizations fail to approach their security in a comprehensive and robust manner, lacking security

The Center for Cyber Safety and Education Julie Peeler Franz "Do It for The Children" Volunteer Award recognizes an individual who has significantly contributed to the betterment of internet safety. This year's distinction is awarded to Roela Santos of BAE Systems, Inc. for her long-time support of Center programs and leadership in developing the Raytheon, Engility, and SAIC cybersecurity scholarships, which have awarded $424,000 to 56 students over the past six years. Santos is the Vice President of Communications at BAE Systems, a global leader in defense technology and systems integration for the U.S. government and one of the world’s largest aerospace and defense companies. She is responsible for the Intelligence and Security sector’s strategy and execution of marketing communications, advertising, employee

This month, CEO Clar Rosso received a Cyber Futurist Executive Award during the 6th Annual Cyber Future Summit in Augusta, Georgia, U.S. The Cyber Futurist awards celebrate c-suite and boardroom leaders who recognize the importance of cybersecurity within their organization and community. These awards shine a light on senior level leadership who exemplify the importance of cyber resilience in all aspects of decision-making within their organization. During the presentation, Clar was introduced by Karl Mattson, CISO at No Name Security, as an “innovator that is representative of being a thought leader in the industry.” He further described Clar and the direction of (ISC)² as “skating where the puck is going rather than where it was.” Award recipients were collectively celebrated as