Attack Simulation in Akamai API Security
In this blog, we will learn about Attack simulation in Akamai API Security.
Introduction
API security is crucial for businesses today, and Akamai’s API Security functionality offers an effective way to identify and resolve vulnerabilities. By simulating real-world attacks on domains, it helps organizations detect issues and implement solutions to enhance their API security. With growing reliance on APIs, this tool is becoming an essential resource for many businesses to stay ahead of potential threats.
Akamai API Security introduces this feature as Recon.
How Recon Simulates Attacks
The Akamai API Security’s Recon capability will be activated via the SaaS instance, which is the only platform installation that allows this capability to be activated. Traffic Source Integration is not required for this functionality to work.
The Recon feature operates as an attacker, allowing it to carry out cyber-attacks. It can discover the companies or organization’s network and existence, as well as examine publicly exposed API endpoints and associated hazards. This simulation is run as an external attacker, and it does not require insider knowledge of the organization’s network.
Highlights of Akamai API Security Recon
- Recon Discovery: This feature makes it possible to discover domains and subdomains related to the organization. Data is gathered from numerous sources, including registrations, certifications, and historical records. This feature facilitates the indirect collection of data that interacts with the target.
- Scheduled Attacks for Scanning: This feature automatically schedules scans for domains and subdomains at monthly intervals; this monthly scanning can protect data that may be at risk.
- Recon Detection: This capability detects target discoveries and associated risks to publicly accessible endpoints. Recon detection operators on domains and subdomains discovered via the discovery feature, as well as user activation. Additionally, new domains and subdomains can also be discovered through this feature.
- Issues by Module: This can be verified via Posture Management or Runtime Protection.
- Severity Categorization by Vulnerabilities: By filtering vulnerabilities, the organization can identify the most critical ones.
Conclusion
Akamai API Security’s Recon function provides organizations with an effective tool for proactively identifying and mitigating API risks. Businesses could maintain one step ahead of cyber attackers by simulating attacks and identifying weaknesses, assuring the security of their API endpoints and data.
