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Enterprise teams are drowning in security signals, which inhibits their threat detection and incident response efforts. Gaining "full API visibility" is often promoted as the desired state for a security program, but focusing exclusively on API discovery before securing the edge to defend against runtime threats is a common architectural mistake. This misstep results in delayed protection, an increased operational burden without improved outcomes, and sunken API security program efforts as teams are overwhelmed and unable to act on incidents.

Mature API security programs are defined by risk reduction and enforcement outcomes, not by the raw volume of telemetry collected. 

In this guidance, you’ll learn about the ideal order of operations for your API security strategy. Instrument at the edge first to achieve fast, broad visibility and immediate protection where risk is highest. Layer in hybrid instrumentation selectively to build comprehensive API inventories, satisfy compliance, and address internal service risk, avoiding unnecessary internal complexity unless mandated.

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