Protect your APIs during the peak season

Why Protecting Your APIs Is Your Secret Weapon for a Stress-Free Black Friday

Black Friday: two words that sound like music to every e-commerce owner’s ears but can quickly turn into a nightmare if you’re not fully prepared. Traffic skyrockets, transactions surge, and unfortunately, so do cyberattacks. That’s why APIs become the perfect target for cybercriminals.

If you’re wondering, “What do I do now?” don’t worry. Our white paper offers a practical guide to help you secure your APIs and navigate the peak season with confidence.

APIs: The Heart of Your E-Commerce (and Why They Attract Problems)

APIs are the backbone of every digital platform. They connect services, keep essential features running, and essentially power it all. But that also makes them vulnerable. According to the latest data, 60% of companies have experienced at least one API security breach in the past two years. Not a reassuring stat, right?

During Black Friday, attacks become even more aggressive. Some common hacker favorites include:

• DDoS attacks: Overloading your system to cause slowdowns or shutdowns.
• Data theft: Sensitive information is a goldmine for hackers.
• Malicious code injection: Exploiting vulnerabilities to compromise everything.

And it’s not just a technical issue—it’s about financial losses, damage to your reputation, and eroded customer trust. Prevention is definitely better than cure.

The Cost of Not Protecting Your APIs

We don’t mean to alarm you, but every minute of downtime during Black Friday could cost you thousands of euros in lost sales. And that’s just the start:

• Reputation damage: Customers lose trust, and winning them back is tough.
• Hefty fines: Failure to comply with regulations like GDPR can result in severe penalties.

But it’s not too late. In fact, now is the perfect time to take action.

What You Can Do (Starting Today) to Protect Yourself

Here are some steps that truly make a difference:

• Continuous monitoring: Knowing what’s happening with your APIs in real-time is half the battle.
• Strong authentication: Use protocols like OAuth or two-factor authentication. Trust us, it’s simpler than it sounds.
• Rate limiting: Limit requests to prevent massive attacks.
• API crowdtesting: Want to really put your APIs to the test? Engage a global network of testers to simulate real-world attacks.

Crowdtesting: A Game-Changing Strategy

Our white paper dives deep into why crowdtesting is such a powerful tool. Picture an army of testers simulating real conditions—like DDoS attacks or data theft—to uncover vulnerabilities that traditional testing might miss.

The result? Less stress for you, fewer risks for your e-commerce, and greater peace of mind as Black Friday approaches.

Make the Right Move, Today

Black Friday is a pivotal moment, and your e-commerce deserves to face it at its full potential. Protecting your APIs is a critical part of this preparation.

We’ve packed everything into a simple, practical white paper. Download it now and start making a difference for your business today.

And remember: more protection now means fewer worries later.