Web Application API
A Web Application API (Application Programming Interface) is a collection of guidelines and protocols that enable other software programs or services to connect and communicate with a web application. This term is used in the context of security and cybersecurity. These APIs allow the online application to share with external systems, including mobile apps, third-party services, or other web applications, and exchange data, instructions, and functionality.
Web Application APIs can pose security challenges as they create potential attack vectors. Security measures for Web Application APIs include authentication, authorization, encryption, input validation, and access controls to protect against unauthorized access, data breaches, injection attacks, and other security threats. Ensuring the security of Web Application APIs is crucial for protecting sensitive data, maintaining the integrity of web applications, and mitigating cybersecurity risks.
The ThreatNG integrated solution, combining External Attack Surface Management (EASM), Digital Risk Protection (DRP), and Security Ratings, empowers organizations to strengthen the security of their Web Application APIs and enhance their external digital presence. Systematically identifying Web Application APIs fortifies the organization's external digital footprint, seamlessly aligning with internal security measures. This unified approach bolsters API security, reducing the risk of unauthorized access, data breaches, and potential cyber threats while fostering synergy with internal security solutions, ensuring a cohesive defense strategy across the organization's digital presence.
