API security tools: 42Crunch surpasses 2M downloads

42Crunch has achieved a significant milestone, with its API security testing tools surpassing 2 million downloads worldwide.

These tools, freely available and integrated into popular Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) such as VS Code, JetBrains, and Eclipse, underline the growing demand for a proactive approach to API security amongst Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs). 

The expanding landscape of AI workloads, combined with an increased reliance on automated systems utilising numerous APIs, is contributing to this demand.

Growing attack surface in API-driven ecosystems

As the usage of APIs escalates, the attack surface widens, necessitating security strategies that are fully automated, continuously enforced, and embedded directly into the development process.

42Crunch offers tools that fit this requirement, allowing teams to detect and address API vulnerabilities during the software development cycle, thereby preventing potential exploitation once in production.

Empowering developers with secure API tools

Deep integration with widely-used IDEs and CI/CD pipelines positions 42Crunch as a valuable resource for developers. These tools enable developers to validate API contracts, identify misconfigurations, and root out vulnerabilities in the early stages of development.

The continuous protection model is designed to support organisations scaling API-first architectures across various environments, including cloud-native, hybrid, and enterprise settings.

Introducing freemium API security testing

Capitalising on its momentum, 42Crunch has introduced a freemium version of its API security testing solution

Capitalising on its momentum, 42Crunch has introduced a freemium version of its API security testing solution.

This offering facilitates easy access for developers and small teams, with the option to upgrade as their security needs evolve. 

The freemium tiers offer instant access to detailed security scores and guided remediation features within the IDE, bringing robust API security to development teams of all sizes.

Meeting the needs of modern applications

CEO Jacques Declas of 42Crunch highlighted the increasing importance of secure-by-design development tools amid the proliferation of APIs in modern applications.

“Reaching 2 million downloads is an exciting milestone that reflects the trust both the security and developer communities have placed in our approach. Our new freemium offering gives every developer—whether in a startup or a global enterprise—the ability to secure their APIs from day one,” Declas commented.

Integration with Microsoft Security Store

In a further advancement, 42Crunch's developer tools have been added to the newly launched Microsoft Security Store. This integration simplifies access and deployment of API security testing capabilities for Microsoft customers, promoting consistent, automated API security practices throughout the API lifecycle in development and AppSec teams.