The 2023 SANS Survey on API Security (Jun-2023) found that less than 50 percent of respondents have API security testing tools in place. Even fewer (29 percent) have API discovery tools.
Wallarm delivers both these capabilities via our single, integrated App and API Security platform.
Wallarm has long offered the ability to generate OpenAPI Specifications (aka Swagger) based on actual traffic across your endpoints. This allows you to:
Today, we’re excited to announce a new feature to expand our automated testing capabilities by leveraging OpenAPI specifications to easily generate tests which can be integrated directly into your pre-production development pipeline.
By leveraging OpenAPI specs – either as-designed and/or built from actual traffic – to create targeted test cases for common vulnerabilities like cross-site scripting (XSS), SQL injection, and much more, this proactive approach helps you identify and rectify security issues early in the development cycle
Wallarm leverages both discovered and provided OpenAPI specs, via the integrated capabilities of API Discovery and OpenAPI Security Testing, along with multiple built-in scanners, to improve API security by looping API vulnerability data into your development pipeline.
The OpenAPI Specification (fka Swagger) is a powerful tool in the world of API development. It serves as a standardized way to describe and document RESTful APIs, making them easier to understand, consume, and test.
In essence, it's like a blueprint for APIs, offering a clear and structured way to define how an API works. This specification is written in JSON or YAML and contains detailed information about endpoints, data formats, request and response types, authentication methods, and much more.
Some of the reasons we see it used in API development include:
Bottom line, the OpenAPI Specification simplifies API development by providing a clear and structured way to define, document, and test RESTful APIs. It fosters collaboration, reduces misunderstandings, and accelerates the development process. For technically-minded individuals, it's a crucial tool that streamlines the entire API lifecycle, including security.
The OpenAPI Specification (OAS) isn't just a development and documentation tool; it's also a valuable asset for enhancing the security of APIs and applications. For security-focused professionals in the AppSec, DevSec, or DevSecOps realms, here's how OAS can be leveraged:
Crucially, leveraging OpenAPI Specifications in AppSec, DevSec, or DevSecOps is a proactive and integral way to enhance API and application security. It brings security considerations to the forefront of development, streamlining vulnerability assessments, and reinforcing the principle that security should be a core part of every API and application's DNA.
The ability to identify designed vs. actual behavior and to automate pre-production testing based on real-world traffic data helps identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in your APIs, thus improving your API security posture.
If you are interested in learning more about how we can help you protect your APIs, please schedule a demo with one of our security experts today!
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