- The wide adoption of cloud-native and microservice-based applications to connect applications, data, and devices across the enterprise has led to an exponential growth in APIs. But as the API ecosystem grows, so does the risk of exposing sensitive data. APIs get directly to critical and sensitive data, making them a valuable target for hackers. How can you ensure your APIs are protected from malicious attacks and unauthorized access?

As Kubernetes adoption grows, effective API management within this ecosystem becomes crucial. The Gateway API specification is a promising solution, addressing the challenges of integrating API management into Kubernetes' declarative, GitOps-driven environment. Although the initial response to the specification has been positive, its full impact and adoption are still unfolding. Vendors must balance the desire for interoperability with the need to differentiate their offerings, navigating complex market dynamics.