Char49 at NMFTA Cybersecurity Conference 2024: Navigating the Future of API Security
We are excited to announce that Char49 will be presenting at the NMFTA Cybersecurity Conference 2024, taking place from October 27 to 29 in Cleveland, OH – a sold-out event that plays a critical role to the Motor Freight infosec community. Our Principal Security Researcher, Paulo Silva, will be delivering a compelling talk titled "Navigating the Shadows: Understanding API Security Through History."
The Growing Importance of API Security
Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) are essential to modern software architectures, driving innovation and facilitating seamless data exchanges between applications. Today, API traffic accounts for more than 50% of all internet traffic, and many organizations rely on more APIs than they realize. This increasing reliance on APIs makes them a prime target for cyber attackers. Despite the rapid rise in API-related attacks, many companies’ API security strategies are failing to keep pace with the evolving threat landscape.
In his talk, Paulo Silva will delve into this critical gap between attackers and organizations' API security measures. By exploring the ten most significant API security risks, as identified by the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Paulo will provide valuable insights into the tactics attackers use. Attendees will benefit from real-world examples of recent API security incidents, gaining practical knowledge on how to strengthen their own API defenses.
This session is ideal for professionals in the trucking industry and beyond who are involved in the development, implementation, or management of APIs. If you are a software developer working on API integrations, an API security specialist, an IT security professional, a DevOps engineer, or an enterprise architect, this talk will offer critical insights to help you protect your organization’s data gateways.
Meet Paulo Silva
Paulo Silva, Principal Security Researcher at Char49, brings extensive expertise in software development and over a decade of experience in identifying and mitigating critical vulnerabilities. He is also a co-leader of the OWASP API Security project, a globally recognized authority in API security. Paulo's work continues to shape best practices in protecting APIs from modern cyber threats.
Exploring Real API Security Incidents
In his talk, Paulo Silva will present research from a series of API security incidents that occurred over the past year. These real-world examples will illustrate the ten categories of the OWASP API Security Top 10, providing attendees with a deep understanding of the risks APIs face today. By analyzing these incidents, Paulo will offer actionable advice on how to protect your organization’s APIs and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Stay Ahead of the API Security Curve
As the use of APIs continues to expand, the need for robust security strategies becomes more urgent. Paulo Silva’s talk at the NMFTA Cybersecurity Conference 2024 offers a rare opportunity for professionals to stay ahead of the curve in this ever-evolving field and ensure their APIs remain secure against emerging threats.