Discover best practices for API governance

APIs are the backbone of modern business operations, driving customer experiences, operational efficiencies, and B2B services. They play a crucial role in securely exposing data and enabling reusable capabilities across applications. With the growing number of APIs being developed, Universal API Management has emerged as a comprehensive framework for managing and optimizing APIs throughout their lifecycle to ensure they remain secure, scalable, and high-performing.

However, one essential element of API management that is often overlooked is API governance. This practice is key to ensuring consistency, security, and reliability across an organization’s entire API ecosystem. Effective governance fosters collaboration, minimizes development inefficiencies, and helps organizations fully capitalize on their API investments.

The importance of API governance cannot be overstated. With around 25% of APIs currently ungoverned, organizations face significant risks, including development inefficiencies, security vulnerabilities, and failure to meet regulatory standards. These issues can lead to serious consequences such as data breaches, downtime, and costly regulatory fines, all of which undermine customer trust and long-term growth.

This eBook explores the importance of incorporating governance into a holistic API strategy and offers best practices for maximizing the potential of your API ecosystem.