Getting API Security Right

Explore the critical aspects of API security in this 52-minute conference talk from NDC London 2023. Dive into the evolving landscape of application development, focusing on the explosion of REST APIs driven by JavaScript and mobile applications. Examine real-world cases to understand why API vulnerabilities and incidents are so prevalent. Learn best practices for securing APIs, including assessing the attack surface, addressing common authorization problems, and implementing effective security techniques. Gain actionable guidelines to evaluate and enhance the security of your own APIs, ensuring robust protection in the modern API-driven ecosystem.