API Security Through External Attack Surface Management

Explore API security through External Attack Surface Management in this 35-minute conference talk by Phillip Wylie, Hacker In Residence at CyCognito. Learn how organizations can improve their security posture by integrating APIs into EASM practices. Discover the challenges of protecting assets that are not fully visible or inventoried, and understand why it's crucial for companies to have a comprehensive view of their external-facing assets, including APIs. Gain insights into how proper asset management can enhance the effectiveness of security assessments and pentests. This LASCON presentation addresses the common issue of incomplete asset inventories and offers strategies for better protecting an organization's entire attack surface.