Help, I'm Being Attacked: Why WAFs & Gateways Won't Stop the Next API Attack
Many organizations mistakenly believe that Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) or API gateways provide sufficient protection against API attacks. While these tools offer useful traffic management and basic security features, they fall short when it comes to defending against more sophisticated API threats. WAFs are designed for web applications, not the complex logic and workflows of APIs, leaving them vulnerable to business logic and shadow API attacks. Similarly, API gateways, while helpful for managing API traffic and authentication, often miss critical vulnerabilities. Understanding the limitations of WAFs and gateways is the first step in strengthening your API security strategy.
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