Stephen Ringo

Stephen Ringo, a Senior Solutions Architect at Akamai and an expert in API security, unpacks the critical role APIs play in securing federal systems amidst rapid cloud adoption. He reveals that 99% of organizations struggle with API security, emphasizing the importance of inventorying known and hidden APIs. Ringo advocates for proactive measures, highlighting the need to educate federal CIOs and evaluate security controls with cloud providers. The discussion also touches on the alarming risks of misuse and the ongoing shortage of API security professionals.