Addressing OWASP Top 10 API Security Risks

This white paper outlines the OWASP Top 10 API Security Risks and discusses how organizations can address these vulnerabilities, particularly in the context of increasing AI integration. It highlights the prevalence of API security incidents, with 87% of organizations reporting at least one incident in the past year, and emphasizes the financial impact of these breaches. The paper details specific vulnerabilities such as Broken Object Level Authorization, Broken Authentication, and Unrestricted Resource Consumption, explaining how these flaws can be exploited and the potential consequences for organizations. It also presents Akamai's API security solutions designed to mitigate these risks, including proactive monitoring and alerting systems. The document stresses the importance of understanding and implementing security measures to protect APIs, especially as enterprises adopt AI technologies that expand their attack surfaces. Additionally, it addresses the challenges organizations face in maintaining visibility and control over their API environments, particularly with the rapid evolution of AI-driven threats.