As APIs become the backbone of digital transformation, they also represent one of the biggest security risks to organizations. According to Gartner, by 2025, APIs will be the top attack vector responsible for over 50% of data breaches. With an ever-increasing number of APIs being used across applications, security teams face the challenge of gaining full visibility and control over these critical assets. Akto.io addresses this challenge by offering a purpose-built solution that provides continuous, real-time API security for dynamic environments.
Dan K. Anderson, a CISO and vCISO experienced in securing modern application stacks, highlights the issue: “APIs are the arteries of today’s digital infrastructure, but they’re often unsecured, poorly managed, or forgotten entirely. Without comprehensive visibility and real-time protection, organizations leave their most sensitive data exposed. Akto.io steps in to provide a streamlined, automated approach to API security that scales with the needs of modern enterprises.”
Akto.io’s API security platform delivers continuous discovery, monitoring, and protection for APIs, ensuring that organizations can mitigate risks and prevent breaches before they occur.
Akto.io is a leading API security platform designed to help organizations discover, manage, and secure their APIs in real time. The platform’s core capabilities include automated API discovery, vulnerability detection, and risk analysis, offering security teams a centralized view of all API activity across their environments. By integrating seamlessly with DevOps pipelines, Akto.ai enables organizations to shift API security left, detecting and remediating issues early in the development lifecycle.
“APIs are the new frontier for cyberattacks, but securing them shouldn’t be an afterthought. At Akto.io, we’re focused on delivering a solution that integrates seamlessly into existing workflows while providing continuous, real-time protection. We want security teams to have confidence that their APIs are secure, no matter how fast their environments scale,” said Ankush Jain, CEO and Co-Founder of Akto.io.
The platform stands out for its ability to provide continuous, real-time monitoring of API traffic, ensuring that no potential threat goes unnoticed. Akto.io’s machine learning models analyze traffic patterns to detect anomalies, misconfigurations, and potential attack vectors. This allows security teams to respond swiftly to any suspicious activity, minimizing the risk of breaches. Additionally, Akto.io offers automated risk scoring and contextualized insights, helping prioritize vulnerabilities based on their real-world impact.
Akto.io’s solution is designed for ease of use, allowing security and DevOps teams to deploy and manage API security without the need for extensive configuration. The platform’s scalability ensures that it can protect everything from a handful of microservices to large, complex enterprise environments. By offering comprehensive API security in an automated and user-friendly package, Akto.io empowers organizations to keep pace with today’s fast-evolving threat landscape.
“Since implementing Akto.io, we’ve gained complete visibility into our API ecosystem. The platform’s automated discovery and real-time monitoring have helped us detect and remediate vulnerabilities before they become a problem. It’s streamlined our security processes and given us the confidence that our data is protected,” said the CISO of a global SaaS provider.
Call to Action
Akto.ai offers a powerful, automated API security solution that empowers organizations to protect their digital assets with confidence. By providing continuous discovery, real-time monitoring, and contextualized insights, Akto.ai ensures that your APIs remain secure at every stage of their lifecycle. Learn how Akto.io can help secure your APIs—visit https://www.akto.io/api-security-demo to schedule a free demo and see the platform in action. Find them on Twitter (X): @AktoIO #APIsecurity #cybersecurity #DevSecOps
About the Author
Dan Anderson is a winner of the Top Global CISO of the Year for 2023 and currently serves as a vCISO and On-Call Roving reporter for CyberDefense Magazine. BSEE, MS Computer Science, MBA Entrepreneurial focus, CISA, CRISC, CBCLA, C|EH, PCIP, and ITIL v3. Dan’s work includes consulting premier teaching hospitals such as Stanford Medical Center, Harvard’s Boston Children’s Hospital, University of Utah Hospital, and large Integrated Delivery Networks such as Sutter Health, Catholic Healthcare West, Kaiser Permanente, Veteran’s Health Administration, Intermountain Healthcare and Banner Health. Dan has served in positions as President, CEO, CIO, CISO, CTO, and Director, is currently CEO and Co-Founder of Mark V Security, and Cyber Advisor Board member for Graphite Health. Dan is a USA Hockey level 5 Master Coach. Current volunteering by building the future of Cyber Security professionals through University Board work, the local hacking scene, and mentoring students, co-workers, and CISO’s. Dan lives in Littleton, Colorado. Find him online at linkedin.com/in/dankanderson
