For the Department of Defense (DoD), modern mission execution depends on fast, secure, and interconnected systems. APIs have become the backbone of digital interoperability across programs of record, platforms, and cloud environments. Yet as API usage surges—especially
alongside generative AI (GenAI) integration—so do attack surfaces and operational vulnerabilities.
This white paper, developed by RavenTek and Akamai, explores insights from DoD cybersecurity leaders and offers a strategy to secure APIs as a critical component of mission assurance.