Imperva API Security
#Application Protection#Application Security
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Imperva API Security: A Comprehensive API Protection Solution
Imperva API Security is an API protection solution that offers continuous monitoring and security for APIs, whether they are in cloud, on-premises, or hybrid environments.
The tool automates the discovery and classification of APIs
The tool automates the discovery and classification of public, private, and shadow APIs, ensuring that a comprehensive inventory of APIs is maintained.
Capabilities for Identifying Design Flaws and Vulnerabilities
This system includes features for identifying design flaws and vulnerabilities linked to the OWASP API Security Top 10.
Key functionalities include:
- Continuous API discovery and risk assessment
- Detection of business logic vulnerabilities, such as Broken Object Level Authorization (BOLA)
- Integration with Web Application Firewalls (WAF) and bot protection systems
- Support for both agent-based and agentless deployment options
- API traffic inspection across encrypted applications and microservices
- Classification of APIs based on their sensitivity and data types
- Integration capabilities with API gateways and management platforms
Deployment Options for the Solution
The solution can be deployed in the following ways:
- Managed in the cloud using Imperva Cloud WAF
- Self-managed through a local management console
- API Security Add-on available for current Imperva WAF users
It provides monitoring for both north-south and east-west API traffic
It offers monitoring for both north-south and east-west API traffic, allowing organizations to keep track of and secure their entire API infrastructure effectively.
