Strengthening API Security in an Evolving Threat Landscape

This event qualifies for 1 CPEs

APIs are the backbone of modern applications, enabling seamless data exchange and integration across platforms. However, they also present a significant attack surface for cyber threats. This panel will explore the evolving landscape of API security, addressing key challenges such as API inventory, authentication vulnerabilities, data exposure risks, and emerging attack vectors. Experts from multiple agencies and industry will discuss best practices for securing APIs, including implementing zero-trust principles, leveraging AI-driven threat detection, and ensuring compliance with security standards. Attendees will gain insights into real-world breaches, proactive defense strategies, and the future of API security in an increasingly interconnected digital world.

Speaker and Presenter Information

Landon Van Dyke
Chief Technology Officer, Office of Management, Strategy, and Solutions, U.S. Department of State

James Goins
Engineer, Enterprise Mobility Management, PEO Digital Enterprise Services, End User Services Portfolio, Marine Corps System Command, U.S. Marine Corps

Calvin Seldon III
Information Technology Specialist, Federal Bureau of Investigation

Brian Dennis
Principal Technologist-Public Sector, Akamai Technologies

Moderator: Kiersten Patton Kotsiuruba
ATARC Consultant

Relevant Government Agencies

Air Force, Army, Navy & Marine Corps, Intelligence Agencies, DOD & Military, Office of the President (includes OMB), Dept of Agriculture, Dept of Commerce, Dept of Education, Dept of Energy, Dept of Health & Human Services, Dept of Homeland Security, Dept of Housing & Urban Development, Dept of the Interior, Dept of Justice, Dept of Labor, Dept of State, Dept of Transportation, Dept of Treasury, Dept of Veterans Affairs, EPA, GSA, USPS, SSA, NASA, Other Federal Agencies, Legislative Agencies (GAO, GPO, LOC, etc.), Judicial Branch Agencies, State Government, County Government, City Government, Municipal Government, CIA, FEMA, Census Bureau, Office of Personnel Management, Coast Guard, National Institutes of Health, FAA, USAID, State & Local Government, National Guard Association, EEOC, Federal Government, FDA, Foreign Governments/Agencies, NSA, FCC