As business applications grow, APIs have become critical to the digital landscape, making API specifications essential for visibility and security. Specifications help track inventory, flag new APIs, assess risk, and enforce standards. Tools exist to support these tasks, but adoption varies. A survey of 100 technology leaders conducted by Pulse and Cequence Security explored how organizations implement API specifications, the benefits they see, and the tools they use to strengthen API security. The findings highlight the importance of formalizing API governance to reduce risk.

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