Forbes June 13, 2024
Michael Nicosia, COO and co-founder at Salt Security.
APIs power the modern enterprise as an essential component of digital modernization, mobile and web applications and AI-powered tools. Bridging critical yet seamless connections between customers and business offerings has rapidly scaled API ecosystems across industries. According to Enterprise Strategy Group, more than three-quarters (76%) of organizations report an average of 26 APIs per application deployed (pg. 9).
The proliferation of APIs continues to cause grave security concerns, especially as attackers refine their techniques to disguise malicious intent. Adding further fuel to the fire is the widespread use of generative AI—technology that organizations are actively leveraging to develop APIs at scale and lower production timelines.
Generative AI also gives attackers a significant...