API Security Fundamentals - Understanding Modern API Threats and Protection

Watch a 23-minute conference presentation from Security Field Day 9 where Field CTO Filip Verloy explores the critical landscape of API security, focusing on why APIs have become prime targets for cyber attacks and the limitations of traditional security measures. Gain insights into the ubiquity of APIs in modern applications, understand different API consumption styles, and learn about the growing challenges in protecting API traffic. Delve into detailed discussions about application and infrastructure APIs, security tooling considerations, and the complexities of securing hybrid infrastructure environments. Explore real-world API breaches and discover why conventional security controls may fall short in providing adequate protection for today's API-driven digital ecosystem.