Sam Bishop
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Hi there! My name is Sam Bishop and I'm a passionate technologist who loves to express my thoughts through writing. As an individual and tech enthusiast, I'm always eager to share my perspectives on various topics.
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Why Insurance APIs Are a Soft Target for Fraudsters
Introduction – Why Insurance APIs Attract Fraud at Scale Insurance platforms have undergone a rapid digital transformation. Policy purchases, endorsements, claims submissions, renewals, and payouts are now handled almost entirely through APIs rather than traditional user interfaces. This shift has improved speed and scalability, but it has also quietly introduced a new class of risk.
By Sam Bishopabout 9 hours ago in 01
How Shadow APIs Are Putting Public Sector Data at Risk
Introduction – The Rise of Shadow APIs in Government Systems Government digital services increasingly rely on APIs to power citizen portals, data exchanges, mobile apps, and inter-agency integrations. While this API-driven architecture improves efficiency and accessibility, it has also introduced a silent and growing risk: shadow APIs.
By Sam Bishop4 days ago in 01
The Hidden API Risks Behind Seamless eCommerce Experiences
Introduction: Why eCommerce APIs Are Critical Yet Vulnerable Modern eCommerce platforms rely heavily on APIs to deliver fast, personalized, and seamless customer experiences. From managing product catalogs, shopping carts, and payment processing to handling logistics and user accounts, APIs act as the backbone of online retail. However, this interconnectivity comes with significant risks. Every API endpoint represents a potential gateway for attackers aiming to exploit vulnerabilities, access sensitive data, or manipulate business processes.
By Sam Bishop5 days ago in 01
The API Security Risks Healthcare Leaders Can’t Afford to Overlook
Introduction: Why Healthcare APIs Are a Critical Risk Area Healthcare organizations increasingly rely on APIs to connect electronic health records (EHRs), patient portals, telemedicine platforms, and external service providers. This connectivity improves care coordination and operational efficiency, but it also expands the digital attack surface in ways many organizations underestimate.
By Sam Bishop6 days ago in 01
How Missing API Visibility Creates Security Gaps in FinTech
Introduction In the fast-paced world of financial technology, APIs power almost every transaction, integration, and customer interaction. They connect internal services, third-party partners, and external platforms to deliver seamless experiences. However, with this complexity comes a critical risk: missing API visibility. When organizations cannot see or fully understand all their API endpoints, undocumented APIs, or dynamic connections, hidden security gaps emerge that can be exploited by attackers.
By Sam Bishop10 days ago in 01
OWASP Top 10 2025: Key Changes You Should Know
Introduction The OWASP Top 10 list is one of the most widely used security frameworks in the world. Every update represents a shift in the real threats organizations face based on global incident data, community research, and evolving attack patterns. The 2025 edition brings meaningful changes that reflect how modern applications are built, integrated, and deployed.
By Sam Bishop11 days ago in 01
Healthcare API Penetration Testing: A Practical Guide for Security Teams
Healthcare organizations depend on APIs to connect electronic health records, patient portals, diagnostics platforms, billing systems, and third-party healthcare services. These APIs enable real-time data exchange and operational efficiency, but they also introduce significant security risks if left untested or misconfigured.
By Sam Bishop27 days ago in 01
How to Protect SaaS Applications from API Misconfiguration Breaches
Introduction APIs are the backbone of modern SaaS applications, enabling seamless integration, data exchange, and automation across platforms. They allow users to interact with applications, sync information with third-party tools, and perform complex workflows in real time. However, this convenience comes with hidden risks: even small misconfigurations can create vulnerabilities that expose sensitive data or allow unauthorized access.
By Sam Bishop2 months ago in 01
A Smarter Middle Ground Between Traditional DAST and Human Pentesting
Modern applications evolve rapidly. Features ship weekly, APIs expand constantly, and engineering teams rely heavily on automation to maintain release velocity. But as software ships faster, security practices often remain stuck between two extremes—traditional DAST on one side and human pentesting on the other. Both are essential, yet neither alone can protect today’s complex, high-velocity environments. What’s missing is the layer in between: a smarter, adaptive, continuous middle ground.
By Sam Bishop3 months ago in 01
How Business Logic Flaws Put SaaS Applications at Risk
SaaS applications have become essential to how businesses operate—handling billing, automated workflows, user management, analytics, and countless mission-critical processes. But as platforms grow, so do the hidden risks buried inside their logic and workflow design. Unlike traditional security vulnerabilities that rely on code defects or misconfigurations, Business Logic Attacks in SaaS exploit the actual rules, steps, and workflow behaviors that the application is designed to follow.
By Sam Bishop3 months ago in 01
CI/CD Pipeline Security for SaaS Applications: A Complete Guide
The modern SaaS ecosystem thrives on speed, automation, and innovation. Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines make this possible — allowing teams to release updates faster, patch vulnerabilities quickly, and deliver seamless user experiences.
By Sam Bishop3 months ago in 01
Understanding the Role of Penetration Testing in Modern Banking Systems
In the digital age, banking systems have become deeply intertwined with technology — from mobile banking apps and online payments to AI-driven fraud detection. While these innovations enhance convenience, they also expose financial institutions to a wider array of cyber risks. This is where penetration testing becomes critical — it proactively identifies and mitigates vulnerabilities before attackers can exploit them.
By Sam Bishop3 months ago in 01
