What are Shadow APIs?

Shadow APIs refer to APIs that are used within an organization but are not officially documented or managed by the IT or security teams.

What is business logic abuse and why is it a significant concern for applications and APIs?

Business logic abuse involves attackers manipulating an application’s intended logic for malicious purposes by mimicking legitimate behavior. This poses a serious risk to sensitive data within applications and APIs.

How do I get visibility into my API library?

By utilizing Imperva’s API Security, which offers comprehensive discovery and monitoring capabilities for all APIs within your organization – you’re able to catalog and assess your APIs, providing insights into usage patterns, security vulnerabilities, and compliance status.

How do attackers exploit APIs, and why are APIs particularly vulnerable to business logic abuse?

Attackers target APIs by manipulating design flaws to disrupt services or gain access to sensitive data. This vulnerability arises when API business logic is not properly designed, implemented, or secured.

What kind of security does Imperva's WAF offer for web applications beyond OWASP Top 10 coverage?

Imperva’s WAF provides robust security for web applications, going beyond OWASP Top 10 coverage. This includes safeguarding against cyber threats, securing active and legacy applications, third-party applications, APIs & Microservices, and various cloud-based applications.

Why do customers value Imperva as a reliable partner in their security strategy?

Customers appreciate Imperva’s attentive approach, demonstrated through a customer-oriented focus across product management and technical support. Imperva’s emphasis on listening to customer needs and providing responsive support showcases a dedication to being a trustworthy security partner.

Why is API security important?

API security is crucial because APIs often handle sensitive data and provide access to core functionalities of applications. Unsecured APIs can lead to data breaches, unauthorized access, and other security risks.

What are common API Security Threats?

Common threats include injection attacks, authentication failures, excessive data exposure, lack of rate limiting, man-in-the-middle attacks, and business logic abuse.

What is the OWASP API Security Top 10?

It’s a list of the ten most critical API security risks, compiled by the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) to raise awareness about API security issues.

How do I get visibility into my API vulnerabilities?

Imperva’s API Security includes automated scanning and monitoring of your APIs for potential security threats. The platform provides real-time alerts and detailed reports on vulnerabilities, helping you to identify and address weaknesses in your API infrastructure.

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Analyst leading recognition

Imperva named an Overall Leader in KuppingerCole Leadership Compass: API Security & Management

Imperva is a Leader in API Security and Management for “its unified, fully SaaS-based security platform.” It features “preconfigured security policies and a positive security model based on OpenAPI specifications and auto-learning capabilities.”

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Imperva named a security leader in the SecureIQLab CyberRisk Report

Imperva was named a security leader with the highest security efficacy and operational efficiency scores of all tested vendors. Imperva was also recognized as “Secure-by-Design” for achieving a perfect WAAP Vulnerability Assessment score.

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Protect against threats at every layer

The proliferation of APIs has greatly expanded the threat landscape while the threats themselves are becoming more complex. Relying on point solutions that struggle to talk to each other will ensure you’re always on the back foot. Imperva’s Application Security Platform integrates protection against the threats that target modern applications, including the OWASP Top 10 Threats, Top 21 Automated Threats, Top 10 API Threats, and Top 10 Client-Side Threats in addition to Layer 3, 4, and 7 DDoS attacks and supply chain and zero-day attacks.

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Mitigate business logic abuse

Attackers mimic legitimate behavior to manipulate your application’s intended logic for malicious purposes. In simple terms – attackers act like regular users to trick your applications into doing something harmful. In particular, attackers are focusing their manipulation efforts on API design flaws to cause disruption while accessing sensitive data. Imperva’s best-in-class application security platform stops this.

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Achieve the fastest time to value

Organizations need a security platform that not only quickly neutralizes threats but also smartly filters out harmless events, simplifies security management, and enhances efficiency through automation. Imperva’s comprehensive platform is designed to deliver robust protection seamlessly, reducing the strain on teams and resources while keeping your applications and APIs safe.

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Stop the most threats with the fewest false positives

False positives can trap organizations in a dilemma between blocking legitimate traffic or indefinitely monitoring threats. Imperva Research Labs delivers unparalleled precision, allowing customers to confidently block threats as the security landscape shifts. Over 90% of our clients use blocking mode, bolstered by automated policies and rapid rule updates. This empowers security teams to safely utilize third-party code while keeping pace with DevOps.

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Stop the most threats with the fewest false positives

Protect your apps and APIs from what concerns you most

As organizations modernize their applications, transitioning to microservices and APIs, a comprehensive security platform can improve agility, innovation, and competitiveness while addressing your ever-evolving security challenges.

Lower risk, elevate trust

Protect your web applications from threats while staying compliant. Imperva’s Cloud WAF reduces total cost of ownership (TCO) and strengthens client trust, driving revenue growth and improving user experience.

Accelerate growth, boost performance

Enhance your site's performance and reliability with Imperva’s CDN. Improve loading times, reduce downtime, and optimize costs, all while providing a seamless and secure experience that enhances customer satisfaction.

Safeguard user integrity

Prevent account takeover attacks with Imperva's advanced security measures, maintaining user trust and enhancing brand reputation, all while complying with regulations and reducing potential financial losses.

Protect data, enable innovation

Secure your APIs with Imperva, reducing risk exposure and facilitating compliance. By protecting sensitive data, you enable innovation and maintain a competitive edge in the market, driving business growth.

Safeguard your brand

Prevent malicious bots from harming your business. Imperva’s Advanced Bot Protection maintains a secure user environment while enhancing your brand’s reputation, leading to increased customer loyalty and revenue.

Ensure business continuity

Mitigate DDoS attack risks with Imperva’s solution, ensuring your services remain available. Protect revenue streams and maintain regulatory compliance, safeguarding your business’s reputation and customer trust..

Protect applications and APIs with defense in depth

Imperva’s Application Security Platform tackles threats at every layer with a unified approach to visibility and mitigation. Achieve rapid, scalable protection with streamlined onboarding, automated attack insights, and expert support to enhance operational efficiency.

Web Application Firewall

Stop application attacks with fewer false positives, ensuring uninterrupted business operations.

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API Security

Discover and classify all APIs—public, private, and shadow—to assess risk effectively. Providing peace of mind by safeguarding your API landscape from emerging risks, regardless of location or deployment.

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Advanced Bot Protection

Protect websites, mobile apps, and APIs from sophisticated automated attacks without affecting legitimate users.

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DDoS Protection

Imperva DDoS Protection secures the entire application layer against potential disruptions, so you can focus on continuous availability to your customers.

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Client-Side Protection

Safeguard against client-side attacks and streamline regulatory compliance with PCI DSS 4.0

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Runtime Protection

Protect your applications from supply chain attacks and other zero-day exploits.

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One of the good things about Imperva is that if an API was unauthenticated, it told you what it was missing and how you could fix it.

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FAQs

What are Shadow APIs?

Shadow APIs refer to APIs that are used within an organization but are not officially documented or managed by the IT or security teams.
What is business logic abuse and why is it a significant concern for applications and APIs?

Business logic abuse involves attackers manipulating an application’s intended logic for malicious purposes by mimicking legitimate behavior. This poses a serious risk to sensitive data within applications and APIs.
How do I get visibility into my API library?

By utilizing Imperva’s API Security, which offers comprehensive discovery and monitoring capabilities for all APIs within your organization – you’re able to catalog and assess your APIs, providing insights into usage patterns, security vulnerabilities, and compliance status.
How do attackers exploit APIs, and why are APIs particularly vulnerable to business logic abuse?

Attackers target APIs by manipulating design flaws to disrupt services or gain access to sensitive data. This vulnerability arises when API business logic is not properly designed, implemented, or secured.
What kind of security does Imperva's WAF offer for web applications beyond OWASP Top 10 coverage?

Imperva’s WAF provides robust security for web applications, going beyond OWASP Top 10 coverage. This includes safeguarding against cyber threats, securing active and legacy applications, third-party applications, APIs & Microservices, and various cloud-based applications.
Why do customers value Imperva as a reliable partner in their security strategy?

Customers appreciate Imperva’s attentive approach, demonstrated through a customer-oriented focus across product management and technical support. Imperva’s emphasis on listening to customer needs and providing responsive support showcases a dedication to being a trustworthy security partner.
Why is API security important?

API security is crucial because APIs often handle sensitive data and provide access to core functionalities of applications. Unsecured APIs can lead to data breaches, unauthorized access, and other security risks.
What are common API Security Threats?

Common threats include injection attacks, authentication failures, excessive data exposure, lack of rate limiting, man-in-the-middle attacks, and business logic abuse.
What is the OWASP API Security Top 10?

It’s a list of the ten most critical API security risks, compiled by the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) to raise awareness about API security issues.
How do I get visibility into my API vulnerabilities?

Imperva’s API Security includes automated scanning and monitoring of your APIs for potential security threats. The platform provides real-time alerts and detailed reports on vulnerabilities, helping you to identify and address weaknesses in your API infrastructure.