Cloud Security

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OWASP Top 10 API Security Risks – 2023: API9:2023 – Improper Inventory Management

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Improper inventory management refers to the failure to adequately track and manage the lifecycle of APIs within an organisation. This includes:

– Keeping track of all deployed API versions.
– Documenting endpoints, their functions, and access control requirements.
– Managing deprecated or unused versions.
– Ensuring that sensitive or debug information is not exposed via endpoints.
– Auditing and monitoring API usage regularly.

When APIs are not properly inventoried, organisations may unknowingly expose insecure or deprecated API versions to the public. This can lead to serious security issues, as older versions may lack critical patches or expose debugging functionality that provides attackers with valuable information.

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The OWASP Top 10 API Security Risks – 2023: API8:2023 – Security Misconfiguration

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At its core, **security misconfiguration** occurs when the security settings of an API or its supporting systems are improperly configured or left at their default settings. APIs often rely on a wide range of underlying infrastructure, including web servers, databases, cloud services, and identity management systems. Each of these elements needs to be configured in line with security best practices to ensure the overall security posture of the API.

Misconfigurations can arise at any stage in the API lifecycle, from development to deployment, and they are not limited to a single type of vulnerability. They may involve poorly configured authentication mechanisms, incorrect access control settings, or vulnerabilities in third-party services integrated into the API ecosystem.

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OWASP Top 10 API Security Risks – 2023: API7:2023 – Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)

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SSRF vulnerabilities occur when an API fetches a remote resource using a user-supplied Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) without adequate validation. This oversight allows attackers to manipulate the request, coercing the server to interact with unintended destinations. These attacks bypass traditional network controls like firewalls and VPNs, making them particularly insidious.

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Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF): A Deep Dive into Risks and Mitigations for Software and Web Developers

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SSRF occurs when an attacker exploits a server-side vulnerability to send crafted requests from a vulnerable web server to unintended locations. These requests can be directed to internal services, cloud metadata APIs, or other network resources that would otherwise be inaccessible to external users. Essentially, SSRF enables attackers to leverage the server’s trust in internal resources and APIs to bypass firewalls, access private services, and gather sensitive data.

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Vertica: Unlocking the Potential of Big Data Analytics for C-Suite Executives

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Vertica, a powerful, scalable analytical database, stands out as a leading solution for big data processing. Designed to handle complex queries across massive datasets, Vertica empowers businesses to derive actionable insights with unparalleled efficiency.