Microservices and API Risks and Mitigations

APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) are a common attack vector. The connective nature of APIs means that they are meant to be exposed to users, third parties, or other entities for usage which often makes them a prime target for malicious activity. And with the usage of APIs rising along with microservice architectures in enterprise networks over the past decade, it is important to be aware of the common API risks and vulnerabilities. This session will explain why the rise of microservices architectures impacts API design and usage, define some common API risks and vulnerabilities, and provide recommendations on how to help mitigate them.

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