Defend Against Top Security Risks with Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Keep your APIs secure with Microsoft Defender for Cloud, an advanced tool designed to help you counteract the top 10 API security risks, as identified by the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP). This solution provides cutting-edge protection against threats to your data and applications, embedding security into every facet of your development pipeline.
OWASP API Top 10 Risks
OWASP’s top 10 API security risks represent the most critical threats to applications in the present IT landscape. These include broken object-level authorisation, excessive data exposure, and broken user authentication. By focusing on countering these risks, organizations can fortify their security measures, defend customer data, and assure uninterrupted service.
How Microsoft Defender for Cloud Tackles these Threats
Microsoft Defender for Cloud incorporates multiple strategies to help protect against OWASP’s top 10 risks. It uses advanced threat protection and adaptive network hardening to safeguard against brute force attacks, and carries out automated security checks to detect any vulnerabilities. Additionally, Defender for Cloud’s just-in-time access capability ensures that only approved users get access, effectively combating broken user authentication.
IoT & Serverless Applications Protection
Special focus is placed on Internet of Things (IoT) and serverless application protection since these technologies are becoming central to modern IT infrastructure. With Defender for Cloud, you can utilize Azure Security Center for IoT to implement security on an end-to-end scale, and manage the security posture of serverless applications efficiently.
Additional Microsoft Defender for Cloud Features
Besides combating the top 10 API security risks, Microsoft Defender for Cloud offers additional features to enhance your IT security. These include Azure Security Benchmark and regulatory compliance dashboards to aid in your compliance efforts, Azure Firewall Manager for centralized network security management, and Application Control for Windows Server Azure IaaS VMs to enforce whitelisting policies.
Guided Remediation and Improved Productivity
Rounding off the package are smart threat detection mechanisms and guided remediation steps. These are designed to improve productivity while reducing attack surface. Together, all these features can create a robust security environment that delivers on the promise of keeping your business safe from API security threats.
Learn More Today
For more detailed insights on how Microsoft Defender for Cloud can fortify your organization against OWASP’s top 10 API security risks, visit our official blog post here. Stay tuned to the latest developments in cloud technology to keep your organization at the frontlines of digital transformation.
References
[1] Microsoft’s comprehensive guide on Defender for Cloud here
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