If your cholesterol were to become too high, would you ignore the test results? Probably not, because when it comes to healthcare, many of us recognize that a data-driven approach helps keep a person healthy. So why is it that so few business decisions — perhaps fewer than half — are made using quantitative data? Sounds like some pretty risky disregard for corporate well-being.

API (application programming interface) designers and developers generally understand the importance of adhering to design principles while implementing an interface. No one wants to design or implement a bad API! Even so, it’s sometimes tempting to look for shortcuts to reach those aggressive sprint timelines, get to the finish line, and deploy an API. These shortcuts may pose a serious risk — unsecured APIs.