Digital platforms and applications are revolutionizing the sports and media industry through APIs, transforming event organization, promotion, and audience experience. APIs enable seamless sharing of event details and ticket links across social media, boosting visibility and sales. They also enhance on-site experiences via mobile apps and wearables offering personalized schedules, interactive maps, and real-time notifications. Due to the sensitive data involved, this industry prioritizes API security. A leading sports and media company partnered with Akamai to gain full API visibility, identify vulnerabilities like SQL injections and missing authentication, and strengthen security, preventing data breaches and ensuring the integrity and availability of their digital platforms.

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