CISO Series Podcast

We Can’t Fail at API Security If We Never Even Try

Mar 5, 2024

Exploring the challenges of API security, discussing data leaks caused by failures, and the struggle organizations face in securing APIs. The podcast emphasizes the importance of transparency, integrity, and continuous updates in software development for enhancing security measures.

35:23

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Yoav Nathaniel

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Quick takeaways

Organizations struggle with enforcing consistent API security practices due to complexity and lack of comprehensive strategies.

Trust with security vendors is built on transparency, integrity, and value, delivering on promises rather than creating unrealistic expectations.

Deep dives

Transparency and Integrity in Security Vendors

Effective security vendors lead with transparency, integrity, and value, partnering with customers without overselling or using marketing fluff. Trust is built when vendors deliver on promises rather than creating unrealistic expectations.

Introduction

4min

Navigating the Complexity of S-Bombs and API Security

10min

Navigating Technology Upgrades and Security Maintenance in a Changing Landscape

6min

Enhancing Security Posture Management

12min

Emphasizing Outcome-Driven Security and Audience Engagement

4min

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This week’s episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Andy Ellis (@csoandy), operating partner, YL Ventures. Joining me is our sponsored guest, Yoav Nathaniel, co-founder and CEO, Silk Security.

In this episode:

Why does it seem like securing APIs is so hard? Is it just a matter of complexity?
Why does it seem like we can’t go a week without hearing reports of a data leak caused by a failure in API security?
Why do organizations struggle with API security?

Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Silk

Silk makes it easy for security teams to resolve more critical cyber risks in a fraction of the time. Instead of toiling over spreadsheets, and watching alert backlog graphs go up, Silk helps security teams contextualize, prioritize and collaborate with stakeholders in IT to regain control over their risk posture.

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CISO Series Podcast

We Can’t Fail at API Security If We Never Even Try

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Transparency and Integrity in Security Vendors

The Complexity of Implementing S-Bombs for Security Risk Transparency

The Challenges of API Security and Holistic Security Views

Modernizing Security Operations with a Focus on Automation and Outcomes

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts