An Application Programming Interface (API) acts as a middleman for two applications or machines to communicate with each other. Information travels between programmes to omit manual human intervention and create greater convenience for users.
How Do APIs Work?
APIs operate by using a set of rules that define how computers, applications and machines interact with one another. APIs are created such that a web server can interface with an external application or service to perform a certain function in a standardised manner.
Security Threats
APIs are susceptible to vulnerabilities such as the lack of encryption, insecure endpoints and weak authentication if not designed properly. Cybercriminals can hijack APIs through common tactics like DDoS attacks and SQL injections. Such cyber attacks can potentially lead to devastating data breaches.
How Polaris manages API security
API Protection: Polaris safeguards your business against data breaches by protecting your API endpoints from malicious attacks.
Web Application Firewall: Acting like a shield between malicious attacks and your web assets, Polaris automatically mitigates against potential targeted attacks.
Highly Customisable: Polaris maintains high performance with customisable security features tailored to your website’s needs.
