How Poor API Security Led to Major Breaches in 2024?

In 2024, poor API security led to major breaches due to several critical lapses. Many organizations failed to implement robust authentication and authorization, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data. Inadequate input validation exposed APIs to common vulnerabilities like SQL injection and cross-site scripting. Weak encryption practices left data vulnerable both in transit and at rest. Insufficient regular security assessments meant that emerging threats and vulnerabilities were not promptly addressed. Additionally, some APIs were overly permissive, violating the principle of least privilege. These failures collectively contributed to significant breaches, highlighting the urgent need for improved API security measures and practices.

Akto offers critical API Security features such as API Discovery, API Security Testing, Sensitive Data Exposure, API Security Posture Management, and Authentication and Authorization to provide you will all the features you need to avoid an API Security breach. Furthermore, Akto allows you to customize your testing templates to suit your business' needs and ensure compliance across your industry's standards.