3 Use Cases for Third-Party API Security

Summary: The commentary discusses the importance of adapting security strategies for third-party APIs, highlighting the unique risks and considerations that differ from first-party APIs. It emphasizes the need for security leaders to focus on three specific use cases: managing outbound data flows, protecting against inbound traffic, and overseeing data management for third-party applications. By tailoring their approaches to these scenarios, organizations can better mitigate the risks associated with third-party API integrations.

Threat Actor: Cybercriminals | cybercriminals
Victim: Organizations using third-party APIs | organizations using third-party APIs

Keypoints :

• 71% of IT leaders report using third-party APIs, necessitating a focus on their security.
• Three critical use cases include managing outbound data flows, protecting from inbound traffic, and overseeing data for third-party applications.
• Security leaders must implement measures like input validation, data loss prevention, and continuous monitoring to mitigate risks.