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The Importance of a Comprehensive Security Framework for APIs

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In today's digital world, APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) are essential for business operations. These allow the interaction between applications, services, and systems, facilitating innovation and efficiency. However, this growing reliance also increases the attack surface, exposing organizations to risks such as unauthorized access, credential abuse, malicious traffic, and security breaches. Therefore, adopting a Comprehensive Security Framework for APIs is not only an option but a strategic necessity.

 


A comprehensive approach to security addresses multiple critical layers: perimeter protection, real-time monitoring, and regulatory compliance. In this context, Onistec's portfolio brings together three leading solutions that, together, cover these essential areas:

 

  1. Cloudflare API Shield 

Designed to defend APIs against external threats, Cloudflare API Shield offers advanced capabilities such as TLS (mTLS) mutual authentication, OpenAPI schema validation, and DDoS attack mitigation. Its global network allows it to handle large volumes of traffic, protecting APIs from malicious bots, brute force attempts, and other external attacks while optimizing performance.

 

  1. Riscosity 

Specializing in governance and compliance, Riscosity provides complete visibility into the API inventory. It identifies insecure configurations, assesses risk exposure, and continuously monitors to ensure compliance with regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS. In addition, it generates clear reports with recommendations to mitigate vulnerabilities, simplifying auditing and risk management.

 

  1. AppSentinels 

AppSentinels focuses on detecting anomalies and vulnerabilities in real time. It analyzes traffic patterns, identifies suspicious behavior such as credential abuse or scraping, and generates automatic alerts to respond to malicious events. It also allows you to simulate attacks and perform audits that strengthen security throughout the API lifecycle.

 

The true value of a comprehensive framework lies in its ability to combine these solutions, offering a comprehensive and scalable defense that protects organizations from both external and internal threats. However, implementing and managing these technologies can be complex.

 

This is where Onistec becomes a strategic ally. With its cybersecurity expertise and consultative approach, Onistec helps companies design and execute protection strategies tailored to their needs. From initial assessment to implementation and ongoing optimization, Onistec ensures that its customers take full advantage of these tools, achieving APIs that are secure, resilient, and aligned with the most demanding regulations.

 

In an environment where innovation and security must go hand in hand, having a Comprehensive Security Framework for APIs and an expert partner like Onistec is key to operating with confidence and protecting any organization's critical digital assets.

 


Contact us at: info@onistec.com


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