API Security Testing

PNM's exhaustive manual analysis of your API functionality help ensure your authentication, queries and data transfers remain secure.

API Security testing is performed to identify the vulnerabilities in an Application Programming Interface and web services so that the developers can remediate the vulnerabilities present in the APIs, enhancing the overall security of the system. Rigorous and regular testing of the interface safeguards the API from any unauthorized access which may result in a security incident.
Advancements in the web technologies have increased the use of the API owing to their capability in providing ease in usage of the software technologies.
Hence assessments like API security testing as per OWASP API Top 10 2019, helps the developers to remediate vulnerabilities that may cause a potential impact on the organization or on business.

Why is API security testing important?

API is included in almost all web applications and mobile applications, it is critical that API penetration testing be included in your security testing plan. From the development lifecycle to patching known API vulnerabilities, focusing your testing on both web application security and on API security will reduce the likelihood that an attacker will exfiltrate data and compromise your application. Building regular web API updates and frequent testing into your workflow will help ensure a dependable performance and prevent the build-up of costly remediation.

APIs often come with well-documented information about their implementation and internal structure – making them ideal targets for a would-be attacker. Regardless of the approach for implementing an API (SOAP, REST) the additional variables make APIs vulnerable. Authentication, encryption, and business logic should all be tested.