10 Ways a Digital Shield Protects Apps and APIs | Laptop News

When network architectures were simpler, so was protecting apps and application programming interfaces (APIs). They were predominantly on-premises, so defense-in-depth practices could be applied to enterprise networks. While far from perfect, this approach provided multilayer security defenses to protect apps and APIs.

As network architectures gradually became more complex, so did protecting apps and APIs. The on-premises enterprise environment gave way to a hybrid mix of on-premises, data center, and multiple cloud environments. These days, hybrid and multicloud environments are more the rule than they are the exception. They introduce complexity and challenges that make it significantly more difficult for organizations to apply defense-in-depth practices to protect apps and APIs.

While the idea of rebuilding the enterprise perimeter doesn’t make much sense in the current state, perhaps there is another way to bring requisite protections to apps and APIs. What if organizations could open an umbrella — a digital shield, if you will — around their hybrid and multicloud environments? This would allow them to add layers of protections that would, at least logically speaking, bring defense-in-depth practices to modern network architectures.

What are some of the essential elements and functionality of a digital shield? I’ll explain 10 of them here.

1. Standardized Communication

The first step in protecting apps and APIs is standardization across different environments. This doesn’t mean that all environments need to be homogeneous, of course. Rather, it means that all environments need a common, central management interface. There also needs to be a straightforward way to understand what environments exist, where they are, how they are connected, and what is running…

 read more www.darkreading.com

FTC: We use income earning affiliate links. More on Sposored links.
Terms of use and third-party services. More here.

Advertisement Amazon

Related Posts

New WhatsApp green screen bug is making the app unusable | Laptop News

Leak confirms Windows 11 AI “Windows Intelligence” brand, privacy features | Laptop News

Microsoft begins promoting Windows 11 24H2 on Windows 10 to push migration | Laptop News

Forget CliffsNotes, this app will boil down big books into bite-sized pieces | Laptop News

Windows 11 taskbar’s big update could add a new emoji button | Laptop News

Best Design Apps for the Creative Industry | Laptop News

Indie App Spotlight: ‘Currency’ is an ad-free and offline app to convert currencies | Laptop News

Windows 11’s leaked taskbar feature could recommend apps, sites or snap groups | Laptop News

I gave my Windows 11 apps a sharper look, here’s how you can do it too | Laptop News

Windows 11 Mail & Calendar stops working after December 31, 2024 | Laptop News

Top 5 Android & iOS Apps of the Week | Laptop News

Many third-party Android apps could get RAW photo support | Laptop News

Windows 11 24H2, 23H2 preview Explorer fixes, features with KB5046746, KB5046745 | Laptop News

Role of Rideshare Apps Probed Attacks on Jews in Amsterdam | Laptop News

Microsoft confirms issues in Windows 11 23H2 KB5044285, KB5044380 | Laptop News

Windows 11 lock screen will let you edit, remove select MSN widgets. Windows 10 too | Laptop News

ThinkMarkets becomes available in TradingView’s mobile apps | Laptop News

We Have ADHD. These Are The Apps We Swear By. | Laptop News

AI-powered Generative Erase feature in Windows 11 Paint app | Laptop News

“Don’t kill Android (WSA) in Windows 11” is now a top feedback, but will Microsoft listen? | Laptop News