As APIs become integral to digital transformation, traditional security testing tools like IAST, SAST, and DAST fall short in addressing the unique security challenges they present, such as intricate authentication and authorization issues. These tools, designed for general application security, often miss complex API-specific vulnerabilities due to their inability to fully understand the dynamic interactions and business logic within APIs. Dedicated API security testing tools, exemplified by Pynt, are specifically tailored to handle the nuances of API architecture, offering context-aware testing that adapts to changes in API structures. Pynt enhances security by automating complex testing processes, integrating with development workflows, and covering comprehensive API risks, thus ensuring that security measures evolve alongside rapid development and deployment cycles.