How Much Risk Can APIs Expose You To?
APIs regularly handle a large volume of sensitive data, such as payment card industry (PCI) and personal identifiable information (PII) and are also an access point further into your environment. Untested APIs can leave the door wide open for unauthorized access and data exfiltration — data scraping is one example of how attackers can gain access, unnoticed, to sensitive data. It is essential for APIs to be tested regularly to catch these issues before your business is exposed.
Common Vulnerabilities API Pen Testing Can Detect
- Insufficient Security Configuration
- Authentication and Authorization Challenges
- HTTP Header Injection
- Input Validation Errors
- Insufficient Logging











