Benchmark the security risks, performance, and management of API endpoints

Today, APIs outpace other Internet traffic, comprising 57% of the dynamic Internet traffic processed by Cloudflare. However, APIs are also increasingly complex to manage and protect against abuse.

Based on aggregated traffic patterns observed by Cloudflare’s global network, the 2024 API Security and Management Report explores:

• The growing risk of shadow APIs
• The most common API errors and threats towards APIs
• Global API usage across different industries
• Predictions and recommendations for holistically protecting APIs