Security News > 2021 > March > 80% of security leaders would like more control over their API security

There are major gaps in API security based on insights from over 100 senior security leaders at large enterprises in the United States and Europe, an Imvision report reveals.

With 9 out of 10 security leaders naming API security as a priority, survey results indicate a consensus among professionals that the shift to the cloud and expansive adoption of APIs have created a new layer of technology that requires dedicated attention.

API security is a top priority for today's security leaders.

80% of security leaders would like to gain more control over their API security, and 91% of security leaders intend to make API security a priority over the next two years.

42% of security professionals believe the security teams should be responsible for API security, while in reality, this is only true in 28% of enterprises.

Security leaders overwhelmingly commented that general-purpose application security tools, such as Web Application Firewall and Application Security Testing, are not on their roadmap for the purpose of API Security; in fact, for 50% or more of security leaders, these systems are not even an option.

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