We are thrilled to announce that Wallarm has clinched the sought-after 2024 Cybersecurity Excellence Award, under the category Best API Security Product.

Our unwavering commitment to pioneering solutions that safeguard digital ecosystems, and fortify API security amidst the evolving cyber threat landscape, has garnered industry-wide recognition. This accolade reaffirms Wallarm’s position at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation, empowering businesses with confidence and resilience.

“At Wallarm, we are not just keeping up with current cyber threats – we’re setting the standard for proactive protection. In an era where digital trust is paramount, receiving this award for Best API Security Product is not just an accolade; it’s a testament to our relentless pursuit of a comprehensive API security product.”

– Ivan Novikov, CEO @ Wallarm

In the realm of AI, cloud computing and microservices architecture, APIs serve as the linchpin of interoperability, enabling systems to communicate with each other seamlessly. Through well-defined API contracts, organizations can build and deploy complex distributed systems with agility and resilience.

However, this interconnectedness also exposes organizations to a plethora of cyber threats, ranging from unauthorized access and data breaches to sophisticated API attacks orchestrated by malicious actors.

As AI continues its rapid advancement, its heavy reliance on APIs amplifies the potential risks associated with them. With AI systems pulling data and functionalities from numerous APIs, vulnerabilities in any single API can cascade into widespread security breaches or system failures. Moreover, the complexity of AI-driven applications makes it challenging to comprehensively assess and mitigate API-related risks. These risks could include:

– Compromised user privacy
– Financial losses
– Irreversible reputation damage
– Regulatory non-compliance

Building better API Security strategies with Wallarm

Wallarm offers both inline and out-of-band safeguards for APIs and applications, encompassing API exploration, API hazard mitigation, and additional features within a unified platform.

This enables clients to reduce expenses associated with procurement and implementation, as well as operational burdens, enhancing their ability to swiftly realize value and adopt a streamlined, cohesive strategy towards API and application security.

The platform offers cutting-edge defense mechanisms against evolving hazards, such as the OWASP Top 10, OWASP API Top 10, harmful bots, layer 7 DDoS attacks, account hijackings, 0-day exploits, and similar risks. Automated, syntax-based regulations reduce reliance on manual Regex methods and mitigate false alarms, enhancing operational productivity. Wallarm collaborates seamlessly with native integrations, webhooks, and APIs, leveraging established DevOps and security utilities to bolster defenses and accelerate the realization of value.

To learn more about Wallarm, and how we build highly integrable cybersecurity solutions, visit our homepage.

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*** This is a Security Bloggers Network syndicated blog from Wallarm authored by Nikhil Menon. Read the original post at: https://lab.wallarm.com/wallarm-2024-api-cybersecurity-award-winner/