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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.

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November 19, 2025

The Three Pillars of Modern API Security

Explore the three pillars of API security—governance, testing, and continuous validation—to safeguard your applications with proven protection strategies.

November 19, 2025

API Security Fundamentals: Core Principles for Modern Apps

Learn API security fundamentals and discover how to protect modern applications from vulnerabilities, breaches, and evolving cyber threats with ApiSec.ai.

API failure example – visual depicting a failed application programming interface

November 17, 2025

API Failure: 7 Causes and How to Fix Them

Understand what causes API failures, what common error codes mean, and how to fix and prevent them with automated testing and monitoring from APIsec.

November 17, 2025

Which API Security Testing Tool Should I Choose

Compare the best API security testing tools for. See how APIsec leads with automated business logic testing, CI/CD integration, and continuous protection.

API Security Testing Automation in CI/CD Pipelines Setup Guide

November 17, 2025

CI/CD API Security: A Complete Automation Guide

Automate API security testing in CI/CD pipelines with practical steps, tool comparisons, and workflow integrations for continuous protection.

November 17, 2025

API Security Mistakes That Lead to Data Breaches

Stop API security mistakes before they cause breaches. Learn the seven critical flaws hackers exploit and how automated testing protects your APIs from attacks.

Detecting business logic vulnerabilities in API – security testing graphic

November 14, 2025

How to Detect Business Logic Vulnerabilities in API

Learn proven methods to detect API business logic vulnerabilities that scanners miss. Explore manual and automated logic testing approaches for secure, enterprise-scale APIs.

November 14, 2025

Why Do APIs Keep Getting Hacked

APIsec enhanced Slimstock’s API security with continuous testing, rapid value delivery, and significant savings across inventory systems.

When to use API penetration testing – decision points for application security testing

November 14, 2025

When Do You Need API Penetration Testing for Your Applications

APIsec boosts EstateSpace’s API security with full coverage and real-time risk insights, delivering fast deployment, lower costs, and stronger protection.

November 14, 2025

API Vulnerability Scanning vs Penetration Testing: Key Differences

APIsec strengthened Axos Bank’s API testing with continuous coverage, fast deployment, and reduced costs while protecting sensitive financial data.

Why use automated API testing tools – benefits for application security

November 14, 2025

Why Automated API Testing Tools Are Better Than Manual Testing

Learn proven API authentication and authorization methods—OAuth2, JWT, MFA—and implementation best practices to prevent data breaches.

November 14, 2025

Can Automated API Security Testing Replace Security Code Reviews

Find real API vulnerabilities in minutes with APIsec’s automated, AI-driven scans—spot logic flaws, data leaks, and OWASP issues instantly.