API
Application Programming Interface
An API is a set of rules that allows software applications to communicate with each other. APIs power integrations between security tools, cloud platforms, and SaaS products.
Cómo se usa en ciberseguridad
Cybersecurity engineers build API integrations between SIEM, SOAR, and ticketing platforms to automate detection and response. Penetration testers probe APIs for broken authentication, injection flaws, and excessive data exposure. Sales engineers demo API-driven product integrations during cybersecurity vendor evaluations.
Las definiciones son explicaciones originales escritas con fines de desarrollo profesional. Para definiciones técnicas autorizadas, consulta NIST, ISO o el organismo de normalización correspondiente.