Fight the Fear of Shadow and Zombie APIs

Gartner predicts that by 2025, less than 50% of enterprise APIs will be managed due to explosive growth in APIs surpassing the capabilities of API management tools. The lack of proper management and security for APIs increases the attack surface for security teams, making it easier for attackers to breach organizations. Shadow and zombie APIs are a significant concern as they can lead to potential soft targets in an organization's attack surface. Attackers love these forgotten and neglected APIs, and according to Salt Security's research, API attacks were up 348% in the first six months of 2021. To combat shadow and zombie APIs, organizations need visibility and assurance that their APIs are resilient to attack. Traditional application security solutions alone are not enough, and a combination of Pen Testing as-a-Service solution, Bug Bounty solution, and Attack Surface Management solutions can provide effective protection for APIs.

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