The Digital Fortress: How APIs Are Reshaping Cybersecurity in the Age of AI
Cybersecurity isn’t just about protecting networks. It’s about understanding the intricate digital highways that connect our most critical business systems.
APIs have become the invisible infrastructure powering everything from agricultural equipment to financial services. They’re no longer just technical endpoints – they’re the lifeblood of modern enterprise technology.
Stepan Ilyin, co-founder of Wallarm, understands this landscape better than most.
During an exclusive interview for Black Hat 2025, he painted a vivid picture of how cybersecurity is evolving at the speed of technological innovation.
“Back in 2016, nobody was talking about APIs,” Ilyin explained. “Now, everything is API-driven. AI is running on top of APIs, and every company is essentially becoming a technology company.”
