Wallarm Launches Security Edge: Real-Time API Protection in Minutes to Secure the AI Era

Wallarm, a leading provider in API and AI security, today announced the launch of Security Edge, a revolutionary offering designed to deliver API Protection in Minutes. Security Edge addresses the urgent need for robust, real-time API threat protection at the network edge, a critical imperative in the fast-paced, AI-driven technology landscape.

The exponential growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) is fundamentally changing how applications are built and how businesses operate. APIs are the undisputed backbone of this new era, serving as the essential connectors for AI models, proprietary data pipelines, and external services. This increased reliance on complex API ecosystems creates a massively expanded and tempting attack surface. In the current age of AI, where interconnected services are the norm, meticulous attention to API security is no longer optional; it is a non-negotiable requirement for protecting intellectual property, customer data, and the core integrity of digital services.

Real-Time Security for the AI-Driven Attack Surface

"The speed of modern development and the complexity of API environments have outpaced traditional security tools," said a company spokesperson. "Security Edge is designed to eliminate this gap by putting sophisticated, real-time protection exactly where it matters most at the API edge. Our solution allows organizations to discover their entire API attack surface, stop API attacks in real-time, and automate security testing throughout their development and production lifecycles, all within minutes of deployment."

APIs are constantly under threat. Traditional attacks, such as Injection Flaws (like SQL or command injection) and Broken Authentication, remain prevalent. However, the rise of AI-powered applications introduces new, insidious risks. Attackers are increasingly targeting APIs with Business Logic Abuse, where they exploit flaws in the application's design to execute unauthorized actions, such as bypassing transaction limits or scraping massive amounts of data at high speed which is especially damaging to services that rely on proprietary data to train AI models.

Furthermore, API exposure to AI systems brings risks like Prompt Injection, where an attacker uses a carefully crafted API call to manipulate a Large Language Model (LLM) into revealing sensitive information or executing unintended functions. Without specialized, edge-based protection, these stealthy, high-impact attacks often slip past perimeter defenses.

API Protection in Minutes with Security Edge

Wallarm's Security Edge provides a unified and high-performance solution to combat this evolving threat landscape:

* Real-time API Threat Protection at the Edge: By deploying protection at the network edge, Security Edge drastically reduces latency while enabling immediate, inline enforcement against the latest threats. This includes blocking both common API vulnerabilities and advanced attacks like API Rate Limiting Abuse and Excessive Data Exposure (BOLA/Broken Object Level Authorization), where an API returns more sensitive information than the user is authorized to see.
* Automated API Attack Surface Discovery: The solution automatically identifies and inventories all APIs, including shadow and rogue APIs that are often forgotten or unknown to the security team. This unparalleled visibility is the first step in protecting the massive surface area that feeds AI-driven services.
* Automated Security Testing: Security Edge integrates API security testing into CI/CD pipelines, automating the discovery of vulnerabilities before they can be exploited in production. This shift-left approach ensures that APIs are "secure by default" and helps prevent the kind of architectural flaws that lead to serious Mass Assignment vulnerabilities.

Deeper Insight: Securing Your Digital Foundation

Wallarm is committed to helping companies navigate the complexities of this new digital frontier. By providing a platform that is simple to deploy yet powerful in protection, Wallarm ensures that innovation is secured, not stifled. The company has published an in-depth article, "API Security Tutorial [https://www.wallarm.com/what/api-security-tutorial]: A Beginner's Guide," offering essential insights and practical steps for organizations seeking to solidify their API defenses. The article details the growing threats posed by modern attackers and provides a crucial framework for effective protection.

Wallarm Security Edge gives organizations the speed, control, and visibility necessary to move forward confidently, knowing their most critical connections are defended from development to the network perimeter.

To learn more about Wallarm's comprehensive API and AI security platform, visit the company's main website: [https://www.wallarm.com [https://www.wallarm.com/]]

About Wallarm

Wallarm is the leading provider of API and AI Security, helping businesses worldwide protect their most critical digital assets. Its platform offers full-lifecycle protection, from API discovery and security testing to real-time threat defense at the edge, ensuring applications remain secure and compliant in an increasingly complex and AI-driven world.

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