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 policies and strategy and risking exposing critical and sensitive corporate data. An (ISC)² Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) can help businesses establish and implement adequate security controls to bolster API security and safeguard the integrity and privacy of data.

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