API Security and IAM Risks - Identity Management Institute®

API Security and IAM Risks - Identity Management Institute®

Conclusion

APIs are crucial for many businesses to acquire new partners and clients. The use of APIs is associated with increased risks of security breaches connected with IAM. Such breaches may lead to various problems, including reputation damage, loss of trust from all the stakeholders, legal liability, and competitive disadvantage. However, despite the potentially disastrous impact on business, API threats can be mitigated. The most efficient way of addressing the issues is by adopting an adequate API management platform and carefully analyzing the API traffic.

Reference: API Security and IAM Risks - Identity Management Institute®