“Breaking Changes” Episode 3 Recap: BetterCloud’s Lorinda Brandon

In episode 3 of the Breaking Changes talk show, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane engages with BetterCloud's VP of Engineering, Lorinda Brandon, to explore BetterCloud’s journey in creating a SaaS Management Platform (SMP) and its influence on SaaS operations concerning discovery, management, and security. Brandon discusses BetterCloud's approach to managing numerous APIs, emphasizing the importance of internal API standardization and the integration with external provider APIs to maintain business efficacy. She highlights the role of OpenAPI in fostering a standardized and coherent API design process, which enhances collaboration and communication. The conversation also delves into BetterCloud’s strategy for managing partner interoperability, particularly with larger API providers, and the challenges faced by smaller businesses in the ecosystem. Furthermore, the episode addresses the prioritization of API security amidst growing risks, underscoring the necessity for a secure credentialing system and comprehensive visibility into API usage to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.

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