We help maintain secure, compliant, and high-performing APIs
Don’t wait for a breach or performance issue to occur. Contact us today to schedule your API audit and take the first step toward a more secure and efficient API.
Why API audits matter
APIs are the backbone of modern software architecture. They enable communication between different services and applications, making them essential for your business.
API Performance Optimization
Ensure your API is running at peak efficiency, reducing latency and improving response times.
Comprehensive API Security Audits
Identify and mitigate security risks to protect your API from potential threats.
Help with API development
We help fix security, compliance, and performance issues in your APIs, ensuring they are secure, compliant, and efficient.
Order an API audit
Request a comprehensive audit to uncover security vulnerabilities, compliance gaps, and performance issues in your API.
Engage API enhancement experts
Benefit from ongoing support and advanced solutions to ensure your API meets industry standards and performs at its best.
Most popular API types
REST API
Representational State Transfer APIs continue to dominate due to their simplicity, scalability, and widespread adoption across web and mobile applications.
GraphQL API
GraphQL has been gaining popularity for its flexibility in querying data, particularly in scenarios where clients need to request specific data structures.
gRPC API
gRPC is increasingly popular in microservices architectures for its efficiency and support for multiple programming languages.
Advanced API Analytics, Enhance Business Insights
Bug finding in APIs involves identifying and resolving issues such as improper error handling, authentication flaws, and data validation problems that could lead to security vulnerabilities or performance bottlenecks. It also includes ensuring compatibility across different environments to prevent unexpected behavior.
- Error Handling
- Authentication Issues
- Data Validation
- Performance Bottlenecks
- Security Vulnerabilities
- Compatibility Problems
Comprehensive security testing across all potential vulnerabilities in your system
Boost your agility and speed up innovation by accessing real-time risk insights through on-demand security resources. APIaudits.com empowers you to scale your response and address risks effectively without needing to increase your workforce, ensuring you're prepared for both current and future challenges.
Process
We Follow Our Work Process
Conducting an API security audit is essential for safeguarding business operations. By implementing advanced API security measures, companies can effectively reduce risks and ensure a secure environment for both their operations and their customers.
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Step 1
Planning and scope definition
Define the scope and objectives of the pentest. Identify the specific APIs to be tested, the types of threats to consider, and the necessary resources. This step ensures that all critical aspects of the API are covered, and testing efforts are focused.
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Step 2
Information gathering
Collect as much data as possible about the API and its architecture. This involves reviewing documentation, analyzing the API’s code and design, and interviewing the developers. The goal is to fully understand how the API functions and where potential weaknesses may lie.
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Step 3
Threat modeling
Identify potential threats and vulnerabilities by using established frameworks like STRIDE or DREAD, or by examining common API attack vectors. This step helps prioritize risks and focus on the most critical areas during testing.
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Step 4
API evaluation and reporting
Conduct vulnerability testing and analyze the results. Prepare a detailed report outlining any discovered vulnerabilities and recommended solutions. This step provides a roadmap for addressing security issues.
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Step 5
API remediation
Implement necessary measures to address the identified vulnerabilities. This might involve code fixes, new security controls, or architectural modifications. The goal is to enhance the API’s security based on the findings.
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Step 6
API runtime protection
Continuously monitor the API to establish a baseline behavior and detect any abnormal or abusive activities. Ongoing monitoring is crucial for maintaining security over time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about API security and audits
1. What is an API audit?
An API audit is a thorough review of your API’s architecture, code, and implementation. It aims to identify security vulnerabilities, performance bottlenecks, and compliance issues, providing actionable insights for improvement.
2. How long does an API audit take?
The duration of an API audit depends on the API's complexity and the audit's scope. A typical audit can take anywhere from a few days to several weeks.
3. Do you offer ongoing support after the audit?
Yes, we offer ongoing support services to help you implement the recommendations from our audit and monitor your API’s performance and security over time.
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