The importance of API security and PII | Guest Giora Engel

Today on Cyber Work, Giora Engel of NeoSec talks about securing APIs. Find out why APIs are the new network, why their very nature makes them vulnerable to abuse and how to position yourself as an authority in the ever-growing field of API security. All that and a little entrepreneur talk.– Get your FREE cybersecurity training resources: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/free – View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast0:00 - API security and PII2:40 - Giora Engel’s cybersecurity beginning4:20 - Israeli Defense Force and CEO of NeoSec5:22 - Starting a cybersecurity company9:20 - What is API security?13:15 - Misconfiguration errors in API17:21 - API and privacy regulation20:02 - How to work in API security22:06 - Security plan for PII24:44 - Skills and experience needed to work in API security27:10 - API hiring practices28:58 - Fragility of API31:07 - What is NeoSec?32:35 - Learn more about NeoSec and Engel32:55 - OutroAbout InfosecInfosec believes knowledge is power when fighting cybercrime. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and privacy training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. It’s our mission to equip all organizations and individuals with the know-how and confidence to outsmart cybercrime. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.