API governance ensures consistency, security, and scalability across an organization’s API ecosystem. Without it, risks include data breaches, inefficiency, and missed innovation. Best practices include creating a centralized API inventory, embedding governance during design and testing, enforcing runtime controls, and using CI/CD pipelines for continuous improvement. Strategically phasing out obsolete APIs and overseeing AI API interactions are also critical. With MuleSoft’s Universal API Management, organizations can implement governance tailored to their needs, whether through centralized control or distributed automation for rapid, secure digital innovation.

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