APIs are essential to modern digital ecosystems but have become a major security concern due to poor oversight, rapid growth, and increasing cyberattacks. With over 20,000 APIs used on average per organization and compromised APIs responsible for over a billion stolen records, CISOs must rethink protection strategies. Traditional tools like API gateways and WAFs offer limited security and visibility. Effective API security requires architectural planning, dynamic discovery, privacy-preserving technologies, and regulatory compliance. This guide helps CISOs select right-sized solutions to avoid both under- and over-engineering.

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