api security assessment
Your APIs Are the Gateways to Your Business. Let’s Secure Them.
APIs are essential to how modern applications exchange data, but they’re also one of the fastest-growing attack surfaces in cybersecurity.
Our assessment provides a clear, actionable snapshot of your internal and external APIs, uncovering vulnerabilities, data exposure risks, and compliance gaps. Powered by eXate’s intelligent platform and security expertise, you’ll leave with a roadmap, not just a report.
What You’ll Gain from an API Security Assessment That Actually Delivers
Understand where sensitive data flows, who consumes it, and how it's used, including external systems and LLMs.
Aligns with ISO 27001, PCI DSS, DORA, and other frameworks to help you meet and prove regulatory obligations.
World-class technology partner trusted by global banks and enterprises to secure and manage API data access.
More than exposure reports, we provide control, transparency, and a framework for continuous improvement.
Classify. Monitor. Secure. Optimize.
Enterprise-Grade Results, Delivered Efficiently
Backed by Proven API Security Tech
eXate powers secure API ecosystems at global institutions
Real ROI, Real Fast
Our clients reduce dev resource strain, cut compliance overhead, and boost confidence in weeks, not months.
We begin by establishing a comprehensive security baseline across your internal and external API environments. This includes:
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Discovery of all active APIs, including undocumented or “shadow” APIs not visible in your API gateway
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Authentication and access model evaluation, including OAuth scopes, token expiration policies, and insecure endpoints
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Analysis of exposed endpoints, deprecated versions, and weak SSL/TLS configurations
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Security headers and CORS policy checks to prevent abuse or unauthorized cross-origin access
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Redundancy, error handling, and logging gaps that may impact detection or response readiness
This foundational assessment helps reveal attack surfaces often missed by static code reviews or gateway monitoring alone.
Using eXate’s platform, we automate the detection, classification, and tagging of sensitive data types flowing through your APIs. Specifically:
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AI-powered inspection of API payloads and schemas to flag personal, financial, or regulated data
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Labeling of fields according to risk category and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS)
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Exception analysis to surface APIs transmitting sensitive data without policy enforcement (e.g., missing masking or encryption)
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Tagging of data by jurisdiction and residency constraints, helping you identify data that violates geo-boundary policies or client contracts
This capability empowers both security and data governance teams to enforce protection where it counts most.
Understanding where your API data goes is critical, not just who accesses it. Our assessment includes:
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Graph-based lineage diagrams showing how data moves between API producers, consumers, third-party apps, and internal systems
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Identification of indirect data sharing, such as APIs feeding third-party analytics or LLMs (AI models)
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Detection of “API sprawl”, where redundant, outdated, or overly-permissive APIs increase attack surface
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Risk scoring by endpoint and flow, so you know which integrations or exposure paths to prioritize
This visibility helps clients reduce complexity, limit liability, and streamline compliance.
We don’t just point out problems—we prepare your team to manage them long-term. This includes:
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Security policy recommendations for masking, rate limiting, encryption-in-transit, and token lifecycle
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Guidance on integrating eXate policy enforcement into your existing SDLC or CI/CD workflows
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Setup support for dashboards and alerting based on anomalies, violations, or sensitive data handling issues
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Playbooks for response when exposures or exceptions are detected
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Compliance alignment documentation to support ISO 27001, DORA, SOC 2, PCI DSS, and regional data protection laws
The result: a living API security posture you can actively govern—not just a one-time scan.
From lean teams securing critical endpoints to enterprises managing thousands of APIs
Service Tiers Designed for Every API Maturity Level
Essential
For smaller organizations looking to gain initial visibility & reduce immediate API risk.
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One-time scan of up to 500 APIs
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AI-driven data classification of sensitive fields
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Endpoint exposure report with remediation checklist
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Basic data flow mapping (1–2 high-risk use cases)
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60-minute readout session with recommendations
Professional
For growing or regulated businesses that need full visibility and policy alignment.
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Full scan of your API estate (internal + external)
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Comprehensive data classification + exception detection
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Lineage mapping of sensitive data flows across systems
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Risk prioritization matrix for remediation planning
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Compliance alignment summary (ISO, PCI, GDPR, etc.)
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2-hour stakeholder review and roadmap session
Enterprise
For large, distributed environments with advanced governance and integration needs.
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API discovery and classification across multiple domains
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Custom rulesets, tagging, and data residency tracking
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Multi-point lineage and flow visualizations across cloud and on-prem systems
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Integration with SIEM or DevSecOps pipelines
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Ongoing reporting dashboards and policy enforcement roadmap
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Quarterly executive briefings + optional remediation engagement
All packages include a final report, visual risk maps, strategic recommendations, and optional remediation consulting.
Certified to Secure What Others Overlook
Get in Touch to Discover the Real Risks Hiding in your APIs—and What to Do About Them.
DigitalEra’s API Security Assessment—powered by eXate—gives you deep visibility into your API data flows, surfaces hidden risks, and delivers a plan to secure, govern, and future-proof your API infrastructure.