Whitepaper
OWASP API Security Top 10… or should it be 4?
APIs power everything, but their rapid growth—and the rise of AI-native systems—has created new blind spots in security. This research challenges the traditional OWASP API Security Top 10, revealing that real-world API risk often centers around four core problem areas: improper authorization, business logic abuse, inadequate governance, and unchecked third-party services. It explores how organizations can move beyond checklists and vendor claims to achieve true, context-aware API protection. Readers will learn how to assess security tools effectively, identify hidden risk gaps, implement multi-tiered strategies for distributed environments, and adapt for AI-native designs.