Identify typical areas of API vulnerability and learn best practices for securing APIs In Lesson 103: Choosing a Solution, we discuss the importance of considering functional and operational security characteristics when choosing an API Management solution. Regardless of the solution, understanding the risk profile of APIs is vital to protecting an API against attack. In this lesson, we examine…
Category: API Security
API Strategy 201: Private APIs vs. Open APIs
One of the key considerations that should guide both your API business strategy and your interface architecture is the distinction between open and private APIs. An interface is defined as open or private depending on whether it targets external or in-house developers. In this lesson, we explain the distinction in detail and explore ways it may impact your…
The Internet of Things – Today
A quick intro: I’m Bill Oakes, I work in product marketing for CA and I was recently elected to write a regular blog about the business of APIs. I’ve been around the block over the years – a coder, an engineer… I even wrote a BBS once upon a time (yes, I’m pre-Web, truly a dinosaur – roar!) But now…
Cyber Security Awareness Month & the Internet of Vulnerable Things
Did you know that October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month in the US? While I usually emphasize the enormous potential of the Internet of Things (IoT), let’s use the occasion to look at the security risks of the Internet of really vulnerable things. Over the last couple of months, a casual observer could have noticed a variety of security scares…
TechTalk: APIs – Fueling Cloud, IoT, Mobile, BigData featuring Matt Mclarty
Live interactive Q&A with Layer7’s VP, Client Solutions and use-case expert Matt McLarty responded to questions. We discussed how APIs are fueling today’s biggest tech trends: cloud, IoT, Mobile, Social, BigData.
TechTalk: OAuth Discussion with Francois Lascelles
This week in TechTalk we had a live and interactiv Q&A with Layer7 Chief Architect Francois Lascelles. You can watch this below.