Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) are critical targets for malicious actors seeking to steal credit card data and other sensitive information. Any organization that uses APIs needs to learn how to protect them.

Dan Barahona, Founder of APIsec University, sat down with Host and Principal Security Analyst Jen Stone (MCIS, CISSP, CISA, QSA) at PCI Community Meeting North America to discuss:

• What an API is
• Why APIs are targets
• How to keep APIs secure

Hosted by Jen Stone, Principal Security Analyst (MCIS, CISSP, CISA, QSA)

[Disclaimer] Before implementing any policies or procedures you hear about on this or any other episodes, make sure to talk to your legal department, IT department, and any other department assisting with your data security and compliance efforts.

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