More than 1.6 billion records have been exposed—and insecure APIs are to blame. This report explores why API security can’t be treated like traditional application security, and why issues like zombie APIs and access control gaps continue to slip through the cracks.
Get clear, practical steps to build a resilient API security strategy. From policy design and discovery to access controls and runtime protection, learn how to align stakeholders and protect your APIs across every stage of the lifecycle.
Gartner, Leader’s Guide to API Security, Dionisio Zumerle, Felix Gaehtgens, Mark O'Neill, 29 January 2025 GARTNER is a registered trademark and service mark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally and is used herein with permission. All rights reserved.