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Managing API Exposure: Risks and Best Practices

What Is API Exposure?
API exposure refers to the accessibility of an API to external developers and systems. It is important for integrating services and sharing data, enabling applications to communicate and leverage functionalities across platforms.

This is part of a series of articles about API security

By exposing APIs, organizations enhance interoperability and foster innovation in a connected ecosystem. However, this openness introduces risks if not managed properly. API exposure can lead to inadvertent data sharing if controls are inadequate.

Security measures must be implemented to manage who can use the API and what data they can access. Understanding and managing API exposure are vital for securing data transactions and interactions between digital services, maintaining a balance between accessibility and security.

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