Experts warn that API attacks will soon become the most common type of web application attack. As a result, organizations and their security vendors need to align across people, processes, and technologies to institute the right protections.

The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) API Security Top 10 is a good place to start.

Download Akamai’s recently updated report for a plain-language explanation of each of the vulnerabilities, plus an overview of how Akamai’s edge security solutions can help mitigate the risks. Because the first step to reducing your API attack surface is understanding it.