Preface
In today’s hyper-connected digital world, APIs are ubiquitous in providing the connecting tissue between systems and services. The growth of APIs continues at an exponential pace, with almost every developer either responsible for creating APIs of their own or consuming APIs as part of their solution. Unfortunately, attackers have shifted their focus to attacking APIs first, and the alarming rise in API incidents and breaches is testimony to the challenges developers face in producing APIs that are secure and robust.
This book is intended to be the primary reference for developers wishing to build secure APIs, and for security teams wanting to get a grip on the unique challenges of securing APIs. The book has a strong practical focus, ...
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