Application-Security
API Security — Protecting Application Programming Interfaces from Abuse and Exploitation
API Security focuses on protecting Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) from unauthorized access, data exposure, and exploitation. This SECMONS glossary entry explains common API vulnerabilities, attack patterns, and defensive controls required to secure modern API-driven architectures.
Deserialization Vulnerability — Unsafe Object Reconstruction Leading to Code Execution
A deserialization vulnerability occurs when untrusted data is deserialized without proper validation, potentially allowing attackers to manipulate object behavior or achieve remote code execution. This SECMONS glossary entry explains how insecure deserialization works, why it is dangerous, and how defenders should mitigate it.