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Jul 04, 2023

Attack automation becomes a prevalent threat against APIs

The second half of 2022 marked a significant turning point in the security

The second half of 2022 marked a significant turning point in the security landscape. In several high-profile incidents, application programming interfaces (APIs) emerged as a primary attack vector, posing a new and significant threat to organizations’ security posture, according to Cequence Security.

"API breaches have plagued numerous high-profile organizations in recent months, elevating the need for CISOs to prioritise API protection. Attackers are getting more creative and specific in their tactics, and traditional protection techniques are no longer enough," said Ameya Talwalkar, CEO of Cequence Security.

"As attack automation becomes an increasingly prevalent threat against APIs, it's critical that organizations have the tools, knowledge and expertise to defend against them in real- time," Talwalkar added.

The API threat landscape is constantly evolving, and organizations must be vigilant in protecting their APIs and web applications from automated threats (bots) and vulnerability exploits. Attackers are becoming more sophisticated and API-specific in their tactics, and traditional protection techniques continue to provide an ineffective defense.

"Our research is vital in providing organizations with the necessary tools and knowledge to mitigate attacks in real-time," Talwalkar continued.

"By staying ahead of the curve and understanding the latest attack methods and tools, organizations can achieve Unified API Protection and build the awareness and confidence needed to protect their APIs from even the most sophisticated attacks," Talwalkar concluded.