As businesses increasingly rely on digital technologies to transform their operations, they are also becoming more reliant on APIs. APIs are essentially, of course, the "glue" that connects different software applications and services and allows them to communicate and share data.

That said, this increased reliance on APIs also introduces new security risks. Because APIs often handle sensitive data and provide access to critical systems, they become attractive targets for hackers. If an API has vulnerabilities, attackers can exploit them to gain unauthorized access, steal data or disrupt services. That’s why businesses must also prioritize API security to protect their systems and data from potential threats.

So, to give businesses better insights into their API environments, we have Cequence Security, a pioneer in API security and bot management; Cequence Security launched its new API Security Assessment Services.

Cequence is an API security and bot management solutions provider that delivers unified API protection, which unites discovery, compliance and protection across all internal, external and third-party APIs to defend against attacks, targeted abuse and fraud.

As for Cequence's API Security Assessment Services, they provide a comprehensive approach to identifying and mitigating potential risks associated with APIs. They conduct a thorough examination of the attack surface to uncover externally accessible API hosts, their deployment locations and the protective measures in place. This includes identifying the underlying infrastructure and application providers.

Cequence also inventories known and unknown APIs, internal and external, as well as those from third-party sources. They generate standardized API specifications where necessary and analyze them against the OWASP API Top 10 vulnerabilities to provide actionable recommendations to address critical issues.

The service employs machine learning to detect sensitive data exposure, including predefined categories like credit card and social security numbers, as well as customizable patterns. It identifies vulnerabilities that could potentially compromise this sensitive information.

Lastly, Cequence performs comprehensive security testing to uncover coding errors and vulnerabilities in APIs, such as weak authentication, insufficient logging, insecure data handling and unauthorized access. They generate detailed test plans for up to three high-priority, non-production APIs. Additionally, they offer continuous monitoring for up to three hosts to detect and assess potential threats to applications and APIs, without disrupting existing infrastructure.

“Our API security and bot assessment services are designed to empower organizations with the insights they need to safeguard their digital assets,” said Anil Pochiraju, Vice President of Customer Success at Cequence. “In today’s threat landscape, it’s no longer enough to simply monitor for attacks; organizations must actively identify and remediate vulnerabilities within their API landscape. Our service provides a comprehensive view of API-based risks, enabling our clients to take informed action.”

Cequence's assessment services offer a detailed overview of an organization's API landscape. They reveal potential vulnerabilities and ensure adherence to internal policies and external regulations. Because of that, organizations can rapidly implement critical API protection measures. This includes real-time threat monitoring, advanced AI-driven analysis and practical advice to bolster API security. The assessments not only enhance security but also facilitate a culture of continuous improvement within development and operational teams.