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GUEST ESSAY – A primer on ‘WAAP’ – an approach to securing APIs at the web app layer

The Last Watchdog

One could make the argument that Application Programming Interfaces — APIs – are a vital cornerstone of digital transformation. APIs interconnect the underlying components of modern digital services in a very flexible, open way. Related: How a dynamic WAF can help protect SMBs. API complexity.

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MY TAKE: Why companies had better start taking the security pitfalls of API proliferation seriously

The Last Watchdog

That said, APIs are certain to get a lot more attention by security teams — and board members concerned about cyber risk mitigation — in 2022. The core functionality of an API is to serve as a conduit for moving data to-and-fro in our digitally transformed world. based supplier of networking technology.

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9 Best Secure Web Gateway Vendors for 2022

eSecurity Planet

Secure web gateways, then, provide fast, secure access to the Internet and SaaS, making digital business a safe and productive experience. During the pandemic, their importance has been amplified as organizations accelerate digital transformation efforts across cloud, SaaS, and mobility. Agent-based, proxy-free architecture.

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BlastWave and Cysurance Roundtable: More Fender Benders, Fewer Totals, and a Smog Test

Security Boulevard

You can check boxes and legally claim you have a product, but the actual risk reduction and implementation can vary. Furthermore, forms don’t align with how underwriters view risk - purely in dollars and cents. BlastWave CEO Tom Sego posited the need for a standardized cyber risk “smog test” to replace the current process.

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MY TAKE: GraphQL APIs rev up innovation – but also introduce a potential security nightmare

The Last Watchdog

Then along came digital transformation – and the irresistible pressure for companies to digitize or die. Therefore, APIs really should always be encrypted and should always have authentication, authorization and audit trails.”. We’re deep into our transition onto the public cloud and rich mobile user experiences.