API Sentinel
API Sentinel provides continuous runtime API visibility, shadow API discovery, and risk analysis to secure APIs in modern cloud and container-based architectures.
| Category | API Security |
|---|---|
| This page updated | a month ago |
| Pricing Details | Contact for pricing details. |
| Target Audience | Organizations using APIs in cloud and container-based architectures. |
Cequence API Sentinel manages maintaining visibility and security across a sprawling API landscape, a common issue in modern cloud and container-based application architectures. This solution provides continuous runtime API visibility, shadow API discovery, and comprehensive risk analysis to fill the gaps often left by siloed security tools.
Technically, API Sentinel integrates with existing API gateways and proxies, such as Amazon API Gateway, Apigee, MuleSoft, NGINX, HAProxy, and Envoy, to offer a unified view of all APIs, including those that are sanctioned and shadow. It deploys at the network level, eliminating the need for server- or client-side agents, JavaScript, or SDK integration, which can introduce performance overhead and development complexities.
API Sentinel's architecture emphasizes real-time monitoring and risk assessment. It automatically discovers and inventories all API endpoints, assessing risks related to access control, sensitive data leakage, and compliance with published API specifications. The solution uses machine learning-based rules to identify sensitive data exposure, such as credit card numbers and social security numbers, and provides a graphical dashboard for quick remediation.
Operationally, API Sentinel supports both "shift left" DevOps initiatives and "shield right" protections. It allows developers to push API specifications from CI/CD frameworks like Jenkins or GitLab, facilitating collaborative efforts between development and security teams. The tool also exports data to external tools for further analysis and fraud remediation, ensuring that security gaps are identified and addressed promptly.
However, there are operational considerations to note. While API Sentinel offers comprehensive visibility, its effectiveness can be influenced by the complexity of the API ecosystem. For instance, in highly distributed environments, the tool may require careful configuration to ensure all APIs are accurately discovered and assessed. Additionally, the continuous monitoring and risk assessment capabilities, while valuable, can generate significant amounts of data, which may impact storage and analysis costs, particularly in multi-account setups.