Securing APIs Through External Attack Surface Management (EASM)

As cybersecurity teams work tirelessly to secure their computing environments and stay ahead of risks, two areas that stand out are external attack surfaces and Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). These two areas are not new but have been overlooked or not adequately addressed. Attack surfaces, internal and external, have been around a long time. APIs are the latest of these security concerns. We will first discuss Attack Surface Management (ASM), and next, we will discuss APIs. We will discuss why organizations must prioritize External Attack Surface Management (EASM). This article will discuss the elements of ASM and typical gaps in penetration testing and how to address these gaps. Finally, we will discuss using EASM to secure APIs. Full article here https://www.uscybersecurity.net/csmag/securing-apis-through-external-attack-surface-management-easm/