Protecting APIs

Listen to learn what an API is, why APIs are targets and how to keep APIs secure.

PCI Community Meeting North America Special Podcast Recording:

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Protecting APIs

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) are critical targets for malicious actors seeking to steal credit card data and other sensitive information. Any organization that uses APIs needs to learn how to protect them.

Dan Barahona, Founder of APIsec University, sat down with Host and Principal Security Analyst Jen Stone (MCIS, CISSP, CISA, QSA) at PCI Community Meeting North America to discuss:

  • What an API is
  • Why APIs are targets
  • How to keep APIs secure

Resources:

Download our Guide to PCI Compliance! - https://www.securitymetrics.com/lp/pci/pci-guide

Download our Guide to HIPAA Compliance! - https://www.securitymetrics.com/lp/hipaa/hipaa-guide

[Disclaimer] Before implementing any policies or procedures you hear about on this or any other episodes, make sure to talk to your legal department, IT department, and any other department assisting with your data security and compliance efforts.