APIs (Application Program Interface) are the underpinnings of app modernization and digital transformation, connecting users and systems to a network of services, applications, and databases. They are a key component of web applications and
cloud computing. As the fabric of modern service delivery and compartmentalized app development, the application logic and sensitive data APIs expose has made them a high-value target of threat actors. Progressing API security is paramount to ensure the integrity, management, and protection of those internal and external-facing API / service pathways.
As part of API First programs, developers and DevSecOps teams are endeavoring to modernize and better manage API inventory, access, data privacy and compliance controls – inclusive of authentication, authorization and privacy consent. This 2021 State of API Security, Privacy and Governance report shows how enterprises are advancing API First programs in their organization and reveals key drivers, adoption, technologies, initiatives, investments and benefits.
