diff --git a/src/content/docs/api-shield/api-gateway.mdx b/src/content/docs/api-shield/api-gateway.mdx index 3498e62641b371e..22e0b7d9382ee39 100644 --- a/src/content/docs/api-shield/api-gateway.mdx +++ b/src/content/docs/api-shield/api-gateway.mdx @@ -3,14 +3,50 @@ pcx_content_type: concept type: overview title: API Gateway sidebar: - order: 5 + order: 7 --- -API Gateway is a package of features that will do everything for your APIs, including: +Cloudflare API Shield empowers you to use Cloudflare as your API Gateway, providing robust security features, streamlined management tools, and integration with the Cloudflare Developer Platform for building new APIs.​ -- **Security**: Protect your API from malicious traffic with [API Discovery](/api-shield/security/api-discovery/), [Schema validation](/api-shield/security/schema-validation/), [mTLS validation](/api-shield/security/mtls/), and more. -- **Management and monitoring**: Streamline API management with [Endpoint Management](/api-shield/management-and-monitoring/) and [tools](https://blog.cloudflare.com/api-gateway/) like analytics, routing, and authentication. -- **Logging, quota management, and more**: All of Cloudflare's [established features](https://blog.cloudflare.com/api-gateway/), like caching, load balancing, and log integrations work natively with API Gateway. +APIs are fundamental to modern applications but are increasingly targeted by malicious actors. Cloudflare API Shield offers a comprehensive solution to protect, manage, and build your APIs. -For more details about API Gateway, refer to the [introductory blog post](https://blog.cloudflare.com/api-gateway/). +- **Enhanced security**: Implement robust runtime protection such as JWT validation, mutual TLS (mTLS) authentication, schema validation, and protection against the [OWASP Top 10 API Security risks](https://owasp.org/www-project-api-security/). + +- **Efficient management and monitoring**: Utilize tools for endpoint management, analytics, and routing to streamline API operations. Highlight risks with Posture Management, and gain visibility with Security Analytics and Security Center Insights. + +- **Integrated development**: Leverage the Cloudflare Developer Platform to build and deploy new APIs with ease, taking advantage of scalable infrastructure and a suite of developer tools. + +## Cloudflare as your API Gateway + +### API security features + +- **Protection Against OWASP Top 10 API Security risks**: Mitigate common API vulnerabilities, including injection attacks and improper asset management. + +### Management and Monitoring tools + +- **[Endpoint Management](/api-shield/management-and-monitoring/endpoint-management/)**: Gain visibility into your API endpoints, including discovery of shadow APIs and monitoring of active endpoints. + +- **[Analytics and logging](/api-shield/security/sequence-analytics/)**: Access detailed analytics and logs to monitor API usage, performance, and security events. + +- **[API Routing](/api-shield/management-and-monitoring/api-routing/)**: Optimize API performance and reliability with secure routing. + +- **[Posture Management](/api-shield/security/authentication-posture/)**: Monitor API Authentication status and receive alerts for common API risks. + +### Build APIs with Cloudflare’s Developer Platform + +The [Cloudflare Developer Platform](https://www.cloudflare.com/developer-platform/) offers a serverless execution environment, allowing you to build and deploy new APIs without the need to manage infrastructure. Its benefits include: + +- **Global scalability**: Deploy your APIs across Cloudflare's extensive global network, ensuring low latency and high availability. ​ + +- **Integrated services**: Access a suite of services, including storage, databases, and AI tools, to enhance your API functionality. + +- **Developer-friendly tools**: Utilize modern development tools and frameworks to streamline the API development process. ​ + +## Get started + +To begin using Cloudflare API Shield, refer to our [Get started](/api-shield/get-started/) guide. + +For detailed instructions and additional resources, refer to the Cloudflare [API Shield documentation](/api-shield/). + +By integrating API security, management, and development into a single platform, Cloudflare API Shield provides a comprehensive solution to protect, manage, and build APIs. diff --git a/src/content/docs/api-shield/management-and-monitoring/index.mdx b/src/content/docs/api-shield/management-and-monitoring/index.mdx index 37cfdd03e852e83..52cbfb40244e164 100644 --- a/src/content/docs/api-shield/management-and-monitoring/index.mdx +++ b/src/content/docs/api-shield/management-and-monitoring/index.mdx @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ pcx_content_type: reference title: Management and Monitoring sidebar: - order: 6 + order: 5 group: hideIndex: true diff --git a/src/content/docs/api-shield/reference/index.mdx b/src/content/docs/api-shield/reference/index.mdx index 440e14d60c687ed..9d018516c283ec0 100644 --- a/src/content/docs/api-shield/reference/index.mdx +++ b/src/content/docs/api-shield/reference/index.mdx @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ pcx_content_type: reference title: Reference sidebar: - order: 7 + order: 6 group: hideIndex: true