API Security

FortiADC provides comprehensive API security and management through Schema Validation, API Gateway, and API Discovery. It combines validation, control, and visibility to secure APIs end-to-end.

• Schema Validation

  • Supports JSON, XML, and OpenAPI schema validation

  • Enforces strict request/response structure and data types

  • Detects malformed requests, missing fields, and parameter abuse

  • Helps prevent injection, data leakage, and unauthorized access

• API Gateway

  • Controls API access, routing, and policy enforcement

  • Supports authentication, authorization, and rate limiting

  • Manages API users, keys, and traffic rules

  • Enables centralized control of API traffic across applications

• API Discovery

  • Automatically identifies and maps API endpoints

  • Builds an inventory of APIs and their usage patterns

  • Provides visibility into unknown or shadow APIs

  • Helps baseline normal behavior for security monitoring

For more information, see API Protection in FortiADC Administration Guide.