What Business Risks Are You Ignoring by Skipping API Pentesting?
Majority of modern businesses does run on APIs, even if they do not always talk about them. APIs are connection between your website to your database, your mobile app to your servers, your systems to payment providers, partners and cloud tools. They work quietly in the background, moving data from one place to another. Because customers don’t “see” APIs, many businesses assume they’re safe by default. That’s a big mistake. And the solution is API Pentesting ! In UK, more and more companies are moving towards cloud systems, SaaS platforms, and remote operations. This means APIs now carry sensitive business data every single day — customer details, prices, orders, and internal actions. Well, attackers know this as well and they do not break into websites now but do go for APIs directly as APIs talk directly to core systems, they often have fewer security checks and are rarely tested properly. Skipping API penetration testing is like locking your office door but leaving the back door ...