How I Detected APIs Leaking Sensitive Data Using Akto

Introduction :

In an era where digital data reigns supreme, the protection of sensitive information is more critical than ever. Leaking sensitive data can have severe consequences, from damaging your organization’s reputation to regulatory penalties. But fret not; with the powerful capabilities of Akto, detecting APIs leaking sensitive data has never been easier. In this blog post, we’ll embark on a journey to explore how Akto helped us identify and mitigate API vulnerabilities, keeping our data safe and sound.

Discover All Your APIs :

Connect to Anything for API Security Monitoring

Akto’s API Security Monitoring is a versatile tool that can connect to virtually any API. Whether you’re dealing with internal APIs, third-party APIs, or microservices, Akto provides a unified platform for monitoring them all.

Understanding the API Data Leak Problem

APIs serve­ as the foundation of contemporary software applications, facilitating communication and data e­xchange betwee­n different systems. None­theless, in this age whe­re data privacy is an utmost concern, the pote­ntial exposure of sensitive­ information through APIs has emerged as a critical issue­. Data leaks via APIs can lead to grave conse­quences such as regulatory infractions, financial de­triment, and reputational harm for organizations.

Introducing Akto: Your Data’s Guardian

Akto is a powerful solution for prote­cting data that utilizes advanced technology to ide­ntify and safeguard sensitive information. With its machine­ learning and artificial intelligence­ capabilities, Akto can accurately recognize­, classify, and monitor sensitive data within large datase­ts. This versatile tool provides compre­hensive data protection, making it an e­xcellent choice for addre­ssing the issue of API data leaks.

Know When API Changes

APIs are continually evolving, which means new vulnerabilities can emerge over time. Akto ensures that you are always in the loop when your APIs change. This way, you can maintain the security of your systems and data even as your APIs undergo updates.

Find Sensitive Data Exposure

One of Akto’s core capabilities is its ability to identify sensitive data exposure. It uses a combination of predefined rules, machine learning, and pattern recognition to spot sensitive information within your API traffic. This includes personally identifiable information (PII), financial data, intellectual property, and more.

By knowing what sensitive data is being transmitted, you can take immediate action to mitigate any leaks or vulnerabilities.

Test Your APIs for Vulnerabilities

150+ Built-in API Security Tests

Akto comes equipped with an extensive library of over 150 built-in API security tests. These tests cover a wide range of potential vulnerabilities, including:

• Injection attacks
• Authentication and authorization issues
• Data exposure and leakage
• Cross-site scripting (XSS)
• Sensitive data exposure

By running these tests, you can quickly identify and rectify any vulnerabilities that may exist in your APIs.

• Authentication and authorization issues
• Data exposure and leakage
• Cross-site scripting (XSS)
• Sensitive data exposure

By running these tests, you can quickly identify and rectify any vulnerabilities that may exist in your APIs.

Real-time Data Leak Detection

Once Akto is imple­mented, you can simulate sce­narios where data leakage­ occurs. This can be done by delibe­rately exposing sensitive­ information through your APIs. While this happens, Akto will run in the background, constantly monitoring the­ data and promptly identifying any unauthorized exposure­.

Data Classification and Notification

As Akto detects sensitive data being leaked through APIs, it will classify the data according to its type (e.g., PII, financial records, medical data). Additionally, Akto should promptly notify you of the data leak, triggering an alert for immediate action.

The Benefits of Akto in API Data Leak Detection

Enhanced Data Protection: Akto significantly reduces the risk of data leaks via APIs, enhancing overall data protection.

• Real-time Detection: With Akto’s real-time monitoring, you can catch data leaks as they happen, minimizing potential damage.
• Data Classification: Akto not only detects data leaks but also classifies the leaked data, helping you understand the nature of the breach.
• Notification and Alerting: Immediate notifications allow for rapid incident response, ensuring that you can take action promptly
• Regulatory Compliance: By preventing data leaks, Akto helps organizations adhere to data protection regulations, mitigating the risk of non-compliance fines.

Protect your data from API data leaks and stay ahead of potential threats with confidence. Akto is your data’s guardian in an increasingly interconnected digital landscape. 👀🔒 #Akto #DataProtection #APIDataLeaks