Part 5 of our OWASP API Security Top 10 Deep Dive Series Here’s a simple question that reveals a dangerous assumption in modern software: Who decides what you’re allowed to do? In the physical world, this question has obvious answers. … Read More
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OWASP API TOP 10: #6 API Security Risk: Unrestricted Access to Sensitive Business Flows
Part 5 of our OWASP API Security Top 10 Deep Dive Series The Speed of Greed: How Bots Hijack Your Business Logic Every music fan knows the drill. Your favorite artist announces a tour. Tickets go on sale Friday at … Read More
OWASP API TOP 10: #7 API Security Risk: Server Side Request Forgery
Part 4 of our OWASP API Security Top 10 Deep Dive Series The Puppet Master’s Paradox: When SSRF Turns APIs into Accomplices Imagine you’re at a party, and someone approaches you with a simple request:“Hey, could you ask Sarah over … Read More
The Thousand Tiny Betrayals: When Good APIs Go Bad
Part 3 of our OWASP API Security Top 10 Deep Dive Series #8 API Security Risk: Security Misconfiguration When’s the last time you checked the default settings on your coffee maker? If you’re like most people, never. You pulled it … Read More
The Invisible APIs: How What You Can’t See Can Destroy You
Part 2 of the OWASP API Security Top 10 Deep Dive Series Risk #9 – Improper Inventory Management Psychology of Digital Blindness In September 2022, telecom giant Optus learned a $140 million lesson – and nearly 10 million customers learned … Read More
When Trusted APIs Turn Against You
Part 1: OWASP API Security Top 10 Deep Dive Risk #10 – Unsafe Consumption of APIs APIs are the lifeblood of modern software. But what happens when a bridge meant to connect systems becomes a gateway for attacks? Welcome to … Read More
What Is Fail-Open Architecture and Why Smart Teams Strategically Adopt It?
When security systems fail, most infrastructures do exactly what they were designed to do: block everything. It’s a cautious default – one that seems safe on paper but can bring critical operations to a grinding halt in real life. Here’s … Read More
Kubernetes and the Laws of Thermodynamics: Why Your Cluster is a Toddler’s Bedroom
Ever wonder why your perfectly organized Kubernetes cluster mysteriously transforms into digital spaghetti faster than you can say “container orchestration”? Buckle up, because we’re about to discover that your infrastructure follows the same laws that govern exploding stars, melting ice … Read More
The Great Enterprise Time Paradox
When Necessity Creates Complexity Picture this fascinating scenario: A Fortune 500 company’s brightest engineers, people who can architect systems serving millions of users simultaneously, find themselves in an unexpected situation. These brilliant minds, capable of solving the most complex technical … Read More
An Infrastructure Leader’s Journey from Configuration Chaos to Immutable Zen
Chapter 1: When Everything Falls Apart John knew he was in trouble when his phone started buzzing at 2:17 AM on a Tuesday. Not the gentle “you’ve got a text” buzz, but the angry, persistent “your entire infrastructure is on … Read More