as we announce the general availability of Akto Code, the next evolution in API security and management. We've always believed that to scale effectively in modern application environments, security must be woven into the development lifecycle. That's why we're bringing Akto's precision in API discovery and security to developer environments, extending our coverage from the first line of code to runtime.
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The results are immediate: faster and complete API inventory in minutes.
1 Challenge in securing APIs is API Discovery
Modern development practices have blurred the lines between code and infrastructure. APIs evolve rapidly, often leaving security teams unaware of "shadow" or "zombie" APIs. Traditional API management methods and legacy discovery tools fail to capture the full picture, offering incomplete inventory and lacking runtime context.
Shadow APIs: There are often unknown to security teams, making them vulnerable to exploitation without detection. Shadow API increases the number of potential entry points for attackers
Zombie APIs: APIs that are still active or accessible within a system but are no longer in use. They are considered outdated, and are usually left out of regular security assessments
Devs deploy APIs without security approval These APIs often miss essential security assessments like penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and code reviews, making them susceptible to attacks