OpenAPI Security Scanning
API scanning detects vulnerabilities in API endpoints and ensures secure communication. It protects against common threats like injection attacks and data exposure, enabling safer API-driven applications.
5 Common Issues Addressed by API Scanning
- Broken authentication mechanisms exposing APIs to unauthorized access.
- Data exposure due to improper validation of API inputs and outputs.
- Injection vulnerabilities like SQL or command injection in API endpoints.
- Unsecure configurations or missing encryption in API communications.
- Inadequate API documentation leading to mismanagement of API security.
Why Needs to Be Adopted
Insecure APIs are a leading cause of data breaches. Regular API scanning prevents unauthorized access, reduces risks, and ensures secure interactions between services.
How AquilaX Offers This
AquilaX API Scanner performs code-based security testing on Swagger and OpenAPI definitions, detecting vulnerabilities in exposed endpoints. With real-time monitoring, it ensures APIs are always protected.
Use Cases for API Scanning
- Identify vulnerabilities in API endpoints during development and testing.
- Protect against common API risks like broken authentication and data leaks.
- Automate API security testing in CI/CD pipelines to ensure secure APIs.
- Scan Swagger and OpenAPI definitions for security gaps.
- Prevent exposure of sensitive data through insecure API implementations.