API

Regarding cybersecurity and security, API refers to "Application Programming Interface." An API is a collection of guidelines and procedures that permits interaction and communication between various software programs. In the context of security, an API can refer to two primary aspects:

Security APIs: These are APIs specifically designed to provide security-related functionalities. They are used to implement security controls and mechanisms within software applications. Access control interfaces, authentication modules, encryption libraries, and other instruments that support maintaining the privacy, availability, and integrity of data and services can all be found in security APIs.

API Security: This aspect refers to the protection of APIs themselves. APIs are pathways for data and instructions to flow between systems so that they can be vulnerable to various security threats. API security focuses on measures to prevent unauthorized access, data breaches, and other security risks associated with using APIs. It includes authentication, authorization, encryption, and efforts to prevent attacks like API injection, denial of service, and data exposure.

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