Ep. 2 - Application Security ≠ API Security. Rethinking Application, API & LLM Security

Modern applications rely on APIs to enable functionality, data exchange, and integration with other services. Yet while application security has traditionally focused on code vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and runtime defenses, it often overlooks the distinct risks introduced by APIs — including exposure of sensitive data, authentication weaknesses, and business logic abuse. In this webinar, Akamai security specialists will explore the connection between API security and application security, clarifying where they intersect, how they differ, and why both are essential in mitigating today’s evolving threats. You’ll learn how strengthening API security not only addresses a growing and targeted attack surface but also plays a critical role in reducing overall business risk. We’ll discuss how to identify key API-related risks on your security heatmap and implement strategies to minimize both their likelihood and impact. Key topics include: -The relationship between application and API security -Common API-specific risks and how they affect application security posture -How API security contributes to risk reduction and operational resilience -How Akamai can help mitigate against OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities Who should attend: CISOs, CIOs, Security Architects, SOC teams, DevSecOps, and security professionals responsible for securing modern applications and APIs.