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Reinventing API security: Why traditional DAST tools miss API vulnerabilities
API Security

Reinventing API security: Why traditional DAST tools miss API vulnerabilities

We have been doing API Security wrong. Discover how the limitations of DAST API security tools might impact your security and why Escape's technology is the best way to protect your APIs.
Tristan Kalos
Tristan Kalos
10 min read
Reinventing API security: Why Escape is better than traditional traffic-based tools
API Security

Reinventing API security: Why Escape is better than traditional traffic-based tools

We have been doing API Security wrong. Discover how the limitations of traffic-based API security tools might impact your security and why Escape's agentless technology is the best way to protect your APIs.
Mia Berthier
Tristan Kalos
Mia Berthier, Tristan Kalos
12 min read
The State of GraphQL Security 2024
API Security

The State of GraphQL Security 2024

Insights from 13,000 GraphQL API issues: Read our deep dive into the current state of GraphQL security.
Alexandra Charikova
Alexandra Charikova
2 min read
AI Security: How Hard Is It to Develop Secure AI?
Podcast

AI Security: How Hard Is It to Develop Secure AI?

This blog is based on our conversation with Rob van der Veer, Senior Principal Expert at the Software Improvement Group. It explores the complex challenges of developing secure AI systems and the critical role of governance and role segregation in AI security.
Alexandra Charikova
Alexandra Charikova
8 min read
Product updates: Automated schema generation
Product updates

Product updates: Automated schema generation

We are excited to introduce our latest feature: automated schema generation for all your discovered APIs. Having an OpenAPI Specification (OAS) is beneficial because it provides a standardized, machine-readable format for documenting RESTful APIs, promoting clarity and consistency across different services. with an OAS, developers can leverage a plethora of
Alexandra Charikova
Alexandra Charikova
4 min read
Limitations of current automatic specification generation tools
API Security

Limitations of current automatic specification generation tools

Have you ever wondered how automatic specification generation can streamline API security scanning? By significantly reducing the manual effort involved in creating and maintaining API specifications, automated tools offer clear benefits in terms of scan accuracy and setup time. Yet, many existing tools on the market have notable limitations. Understanding
Nohé Hinniger-Foray
Louis Betzer
Nohé Hinniger-Foray, Louis Betzer
5 min read
Why API Discovery is Important for Financial Companies
API Discovery

Why API Discovery is Important for Financial Companies

Discover the role of APIs in the financial sector, and how API discovery ensures security, compliance, and efficiency in financial services.
Mia Berthier
Mia Berthier
6 min read
Twilio's Authy Breach: The Attack via an Unsecured API Endpoint
Data breaches

Twilio's Authy Breach: The Attack via an Unsecured API Endpoint

A recap of Twilio's Authy app breach, which exposed 33 million phone numbers. Including the impacts, lessons learnt and recommendations to enhance your security.
Mia Berthier
Mia Berthier
4 min read
Case Study: How Escape helps the French Football Federation secure the development of its online services
Case Study

Case Study: How Escape helps the French Football Federation secure the development of its online services

Discover how Escape secures the development of the online services of the French Football Federation.
Alexandra Charikova
Alexandra Charikova
3 min read
An Analysis of Kuppinger Cole’s Selection Criteria for API Management and Security
Best Practices

An Analysis of Kuppinger Cole’s Selection Criteria for API Management and Security

Discover how Escape fits the Kuppinger Cole selection criteria of API Management and Security Solutions.
Mia Berthier
Mia Berthier
10 min read
Webinar recap: How to build relationships with developers?
Webinar recap

Webinar recap: How to build relationships with developers?

Join our guest expert, Dustin Lehr, to learn how to earn developers' respect, introduce gamification, and get issues fixed in a security context.
Alexandra Charikova
Alexandra Charikova
8 min read
Understanding Access Control Models: RBAC, ABAC, and DAC
Product Security

Understanding Access Control Models: RBAC, ABAC, and DAC

Different models of access control offer unique methods and benefits. The three primary models are Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC), and Discretionary Access Control (DAC).
Escape - Offensive Security
Escape - Offensive Security
3 min read
How to secure non-human identities? with Andrew Wilder and Amir Shaked
Application Security

How to secure non-human identities? with Andrew Wilder and Amir Shaked

This blog is based on our conversation with Andrew Wilder, Retained Chief Security Officer at Community Veterinary Partners and Amir Shaked, VP of R&D at Oasis Security. It covers the unique challenges of securing non-human identities.
Alexandra Charikova
Alexandra Charikova
8 min read
The Elephant in AppSec Conference is here!
Application Security

The Elephant in AppSec Conference is here!

Get ready for some opinionated talks.
Alexandra Charikova
Alexandra Charikova
1 min read
Software Supply Chain Risks ⎪Cassie Crossley (VP Supply Chain Security, Schneider Electric)
Application Security

Software Supply Chain Risks ⎪Cassie Crossley (VP Supply Chain Security, Schneider Electric)

This blog is based on our conversation with Cassie Crossley, Vice President of Supply Chain Security at Schneider Electric. It covers the unique challenges of software supply chain security.
Alexandra Charikova
Alexandra Charikova
10 min read
Case Study: How Sungage Financial improved their application security within 1 week
Case Study

Case Study: How Sungage Financial improved their application security within 1 week

Sungage Financial chose Escape's API security solution to secure their new GraphQL APIs. Escape’s easy setup, actionable remediation, and GraphQL support enabled comprehensive risk evaluation and swift vulnerability fixes, enhancing security and efficiency.
Mia Berthier
Mia Berthier
3 min read
Webinar: How to build relationships with developers
Webinar

Webinar: How to build relationships with developers

Are you a security leader struggling to connect meaningfully with your developers? Join our guest expert, Dustin Lehr, to learn how to earn developers' respect, introduce gamification, and get issues fixed.
Alexandra Charikova
Alexandra Charikova
1 min read
Security challenges in the financial sector⎪Max Imbiel (CISO, Bitpanda)
Podcast

Security challenges in the financial sector⎪Max Imbiel (CISO, Bitpanda)

This blog is based on the podcast episode with Max Imbiel, CISO at Bitpanda. It covers the unique challenges of building secure financial applications.
Alexandra Charikova
Alexandra Charikova
9 min read
Vulnerabilities prioritization funnel: Focus on what matters
Product updates

Vulnerabilities prioritization funnel: Focus on what matters

We are excited to announce updates to our vulnerability prioritization funnel, which will help you focus on vulnerabilities that pose a real danger to your business.
Alexandra Charikova
Alexandra Charikova
3 min read
How to secure GraphQL APIs: challenges and best practices
GraphQL Security

How to secure GraphQL APIs: challenges and best practices

GraphQL APIs, while offering robust features and flexibility, present unique security challenges compared to traditional REST APIs. This article delves into the complexities of securing GraphQL APIs, highlighting common vulnerabilities and providing a comprehensive guide to best practices for building secure GraphQL apps. A visual learner? Check out our latest
Alexandra Charikova
Alexandra Charikova
6 min read
DAST is dead, why Business Logic Security Testing takes center stage
API Security

DAST is dead, why Business Logic Security Testing takes center stage

“DAST is dead” - that’s the phrase that appears every year on social media and in cybersecurity newsletters. But what if in 2024, it finally came true? DAST, Dynamic Application Security Testing (even though we see a new terminology “Dynamic API Security Testing” popping up here and there within
Antoine Carossio
Antoine Carossio
8 min read
DAST Scanner: New features and improvements
Product updates

DAST Scanner: New features and improvements

We are excited to announce the updates to our DAST scanner, helping you achieve improved performance and obtain better results when testing your APIs.
Alexandra Charikova
Alexandra Charikova
2 min read
API Inventory: New features and improvements
API Inventory

API Inventory: New features and improvements

With our updates to API discovery and inventory, you gain even more capabilities to easily achieve complete governance.
Alexandra Charikova
Alexandra Charikova
3 min read
[Webinar] How to secure GraphQL
API Security

[Webinar] How to secure GraphQL

Join Uri Goldshtein and Tristan Kalos for a webinar on GraphQL security and learn to secure your GraphQL APIs.
Tristan Kalos
Tristan Kalos
1 min read
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