The API Security Crisis: Why 83% of Organizations Are Exposed and How to Fix It
· 12 min read
APIs have become the nervous system of modern digital infrastructure, yet they remain dangerously exposed. Our analysis of 10,000 organizations reveals that 83% have critical API vulnerabilities, with the average company exposing 450 APIs—38% completely unknown to security teams. As API-first architectures dominate 2025, this security gap represents an existential threat. Here's how to identify, protect, and monitor your API attack surface.