cloud-security
API Security
Practices and technologies for protecting application programming interfaces from abuse, data leaks, and attacks. API security includes authentication, rate limiting, input validation, encryption, and monitoring of API traffic patterns.
Related Terms
Attack Surface
generalThe total number of possible entry points where an unauthorized user can attempt to enter or extract data from a system....
OAuth
authenticationAn open authorization framework that enables third-party applications to access user resources without exposing password...
Zero Trust
authenticationA security model based on the principle of never trust, always verify. Zero trust requires strict identity verification...