APIs are essential to modern digital systems but present growing security risks. A comprehensive API security strategy involves discovering all APIs, managing them dynamically, and securing them with layered defenses. Tools like API gateways and CNAPPs enable threat detection, access control, and runtime protection. Common threats include broken authentication, unauthorized access, and logic abuse. Best practices include inventorying APIs, enforcing access policies, securing secrets, and monitoring for anomalies. Platforms like Azure API Center, API Management, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud help implement these controls across cloud environments.

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