API Security
Part of the CloudQix Glossary of Integration Security Terms
Definition
API security encompasses the strategies and technologies used to protect APIs from threats, unauthorized access, and data breaches.
In-Depth Explanation
As APIs connect critical systems and data sources, securing them is essential. API security covers authentication, authorization, encryption, input validation, and monitoring to detect and mitigate risks.
CloudQix implements advanced API security measures, including encryption, OAuth authentication, rate limiting, and anomaly detection. These controls protect integrations from vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with global standards.
Examples by Industry
- Finance: Enforcing strong authentication for banking and payment APIs.
- Software: Protecting user data and backend communication across SaaS integrations.
- Retail: Securing APIs that handle order processing and customer data.
- Transportation & Logistics: Safeguarding APIs exchanging shipment and route information.
Why It Matters
API security is crucial for protecting business data, maintaining trust, and ensuring uninterrupted integration performance.
Related Terms / See Also
FAQ
Question: What is API security?
Answer: It’s the practice of protecting APIs and the data they exchange from threats or misuse.
Question: How does CloudQix maintain API security?
Answer: CloudQix applies encryption, OAuth, and monitoring to protect integrations and prevent unauthorized access.
Question: Why is API security important?
Answer: It prevents data breaches, ensures compliance, and protects sensitive business operations.
Question: What are common API security threats?
Answer: Injection attacks, credential leaks, DDoS, and misconfigurations are the most common risks.
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