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Explore web application security in an API-first environment | Harness Resource

APIs now account for the majority of internet traffic, yet most WAFs were built for a time when web pages and static content dominated. These traditional solutions rely only on static signatures and manual rule tuning, which makes them ineffective at protecting today’s dynamic applications and leaves them vulnerable to threats outlined in the OWASP Web Top 10.

In this session, we’ll examine what web application security needs to look like in an API-first world. You’ll learn how Traceable WAF delivers context-aware protection, behavioral threat detection, and flexible deployment models — all designed to reduce false positives, simplify operations, and integrate cleanly into modern DevSecOps pipelines.

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January 1, 2024

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Key Takeaways

API Traffic Dominates the Modern Web

Up to 70 percent of internet traffic is now driven by APIs. Traditional web application firewalls were designed for static content and struggle to secure these modern distributed systems.

Edge Deployments Leave Security Blind Spots

Relying solely on edge-based firewalls only protects a single entry point. Modern distributed applications require comprehensive coverage across hybrid and multi-cloud environments to eliminate hidden vulnerabilities.

Behavioral Context Improves Threat Detection

Traditional firewalls rely on static signatures that often trigger false positives. Adding behavioral intelligence and API awareness makes threat detection highly accurate and actionable.

Flexible Deployments Cover the Attack Surface

Organizations need versatile deployment options like out-of-band monitoring and inline agents to secure every application entry point. This flexibility ensures protection across diverse architectures without forcing a single deployment method.

Modernization Avoids Rip and Replace

Enterprises can keep their existing firewall investments for basic protections like DDoS mitigation. Modern security tools integrate with legacy systems to cover remaining attack surface blind spots.