See what’s exploitable

Blog

Field notes on application security.

How-tos, research, and lessons on securing APIs, AI, and the modern application surface.

Bashar Abouseido, former Charles Schwab CISO, with the headline Hyper offense needs hyper defense.

October 28, 2026

Hyper Defense: Why Patching Faster Won't Stop AI-Speed Attacks

Former Charles Schwab CISO Bashar Abouseido explains why AI-driven attacks demand hyper defense, and why exploitability, not patch speed, sets priorities.

6 min

OAuth 2.0 flow diagram – API authorization protocol graphic

January 19, 2026

What Is OAuth 2.0 and How Does It Work?

Understand how OAuth really works — and how testing automation verifies identity flows for bullet-proof API security.

APIsec platform visual – brand infographic for API security

February 24, 2022

Top API Security Testing Tools You Need Now

Compare top API security testing tools and scanners for 2026. Expert analysis of automated scanning, pentest platforms, and OWASP API Top 10 coverage for your team.

February 20, 2022

API Test Automation: What It Is & How It Improves DevSecOps

In this article, you will learn how API testing automation can help you protect every corner of API while eliminating human error from the equation.

January 29, 2026

API Security Checklist: What You Need To Know

In the past few years, APIs have quietly become the primary target for cyberattacks. IBM Security reports that over 70% of all cloud breaches in 2024 involved vulnerable or exposed APIs. The Optus data breach, T-Mobile’s repeated leaks, and several fintech compromises all had one common root cause: misconfigured or forgotten API endpoints.

Sensitive data exposure graphic – security risks in APIs and prevention tips

February 15, 2022

Excessive Data Exposure in APIs – OWASP API3 Risks & Prevention Guide

Are your APIs over-sharing? Explore how excessive data exposure creates sensitive data exposure risks, why it tops the OWASP list, and 6 proven steps to fix it.

How to ensure REST API security – checklist for secure API development

February 13, 2022

3 Steps for an Effective API Testing Process

The API testing process is a critical part of any software development lifecycle. When performed correctly, it can identify vulnerabilities to ensure a successful launch - when overlooked, the consequences can be catastrophic.

February 9, 2022

API Security Best Practices: Stop Breaches Before They Start

Follow proven API security practices — paired with automated testing — to stay ahead of attacks.

Mule API security – protecting data in MuleSoft environments

February 8, 2022

MuleSoft API Security Best Practices Your Dev Needs to Know About

In this article, you will get a crash course on MuleSoft API Security Best Practices to protect your API from hackers into 2022 and beyond.

February 5, 2022

The Hidden Cost of Late API Bug Discovery

Discover how finding API vulnerabilities in production drains resources — and why shift-left testing is a smarter way.

APIsec security image

February 2, 2022

Why APIs Are Quietly Your Largest Risk

See why APIs are often the top attack vector — and how automated testing provides deep, continuous protection.

January 29, 2022

What Is API Privacy and How to Protect Your Sensitive Data

Understand the difference between API vulnerability scanning and pen testing, and which approach better protects APIs from real-world threats.

January 26, 2022

API Security Glossary

Comprehensive API glossary with clear definitions of API terms, concepts, and security. From endpoints and OAuth to BOLA — understand API language in plain terms.