API Security Insights

Practical guides on API security, compliance, and best practices for developers and founders building real things.

API GovernanceAPI Security

What is API Governance? A Practical Guide for Engineering Teams

API governance is the set of policies, standards, and processes that ensure your APIs are secure, consistent, reliable, and compliant. Learn the 5 pillars and how to start.

Apr 16, 20264 min read
SOC 2Compliance

SOC 2 Compliance for APIs: What Developers Need to Know

SOC 2 explained in plain English for developers and founders. Which controls apply to APIs, how to prepare for an audit, and how to map automated scan findings to SOC 2 requirements.

Apr 11, 20266 min read
MCPAI Security

MCP Server Security: Why Your AI Agent Configs Need Auditing

MCP servers are the new attack surface for AI-powered apps. Learn what MCP is, why configs are vulnerable, and how to audit tool definitions, prompt injection risks, and excessive permissions.

Apr 11, 20267 min read
Security HeadersDevelopers

API Security Headers Explained: HSTS, CSP, X-Frame-Options and Why They Matter

A developer's guide to the four security headers every API needs. What they prevent, what happens when they're missing, and copy-paste configs for Nginx, Express, Django, and Rails.

Apr 10, 20265 min read
API SecurityTutorial

How to Check If Your API Is Secure in 60 Seconds

A walkthrough of GovernAPI's free scan: what it checks, what the results mean, and how to fix the issues you'll find. No signup required.

Apr 9, 20265 min read
API SecurityBeginners

What Is API Security? A Beginner's Guide for Startups

API security explained in plain English. Learn what it means, why startups can't ignore it, and the OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities every founder should know about.

Apr 8, 20265 min read
API SecurityTrends

API Security Trends 2025: What Enterprises Need to Know

The API security landscape is evolving rapidly. Learn about the top trends affecting enterprise API security in 2025.

Oct 20, 20252 min read
API GovernanceEnterprise

Beyond Postman: Why Enterprise API Governance Requires Purpose-Built Solutions

While Postman excels at API development, enterprises need dedicated governance platforms. Here's why.

Oct 19, 20252 min read
Competitive AnalysisSalt Security

Salt Security vs GovernAPI: A CTO's Perspective on API Security Platform Selection

An honest comparison of Salt Security and GovernAPI for enterprise API security. Pricing, features, and deployment considerations.

Oct 18, 20254 min read

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