March Product News: 98 New Tests, Dynamic wordlists, and more
This edition of Akto’s newsletter is packed with new features and tests that will greatly decrease your API Security testing time and increase targeted testing.
Raaga Srinivas
7 mins
Added 98 New Tests in 5 OWASP categories
Akto has introduced new tests across several categories including BOLA, Broken Authentication, Unrestricted Resource Consumption, BFLA, and SSRF that you can explore with Akto’s Test Editor. You can read more about each of these tests and what vulnerabilities they tackle in this blog.
3 New Ways to Detect Improper API Inventory, OWASP API9:2023
Akto has introduced 3 new features related to Improper Inventory Management including discovering Shadow APIs, adding ‘Partner APIs’ to our list of access types, and adding Staging and Production tags to each API Collection. Organizing your APIs has never been this easy. Read how to do this.
New Feature: Targeted API Security Testing with Dynamic Wordlists
Akto uses Dynamic Wordlists based on specific regexes that can be completely customized to suit the vocabulary of your business. This leads to fewer false positives and decreased testing time as the testing is completely targeted to your business and is unique to Akto! Check out our blog on this exciting new feature.
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New UI for smoother Login and SignUp
We’ve re-vamped the UI on our Login and Sign-up Screens for a cleaner experience! we’re constantly on the lookout for ways to improve our users’ experience, check it out and let us know what you think!
Added Granular Data Redact Controls in Akto
We have added granular data redact controls so that you can hide the most sensitive information in your APIs when conducting your API Security testing. Redacting data in API security is critical to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access. It allows businesses to comply with data privacy regulations and prevent potential data breaches. Read our docs to learn how to do this!
Detailed Errors on Postman and Swagger File Import
Akto now replays APIs to automatically get data during an import of Postman and Swagger files and transparently displays reasons why each specific API couldn't be replayed in the case of an error. Your team can then immediately fix the files and get started on testing with Akto! Learn more about this.
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🤔 What’s Next?
We would love to hear about what API Security tests we should add next!
Have any requests? Share your thoughts on Akto community or GitHub page. Your input helps shape our roadmap.
Until next time, happy testing!
Keep reading
Product updates
5 mins
Detailed Errors on Postman and Swagger File Import
Akto now replays APIs to automatically get data during an import of Postman and Swagger files and transparently displays reasons why each specific API couldn't be replayed in the case of an error.
Product updates
5 mins
Added 98 New API Security Tests across 5 OWASP categories
Akto has introduced new tests across several categories including BOLA, Broken Authentication, Unrestricted Resource Consumption, BFLA, and SSRF that you can explore with Akto’s Test Editor.
Product updates
5 mins
3 New Ways to Detect Improper API Inventory, OWASP API9:2023
Akto has introduced new features related to Improper Inventory Management that allow you to organize your inventory with tags and recognize hidden APIs to better your security testing.