Meta Properties of API Endpoint

View meta properties of an API endpoint in Akto.

Auth Type

Akto is designed to automatically detect standard authentication methods like JWT and Bearer authorization headers. This helps in identifying and addressing potential security threats. However, not all APIs follow standard practices. Hence, Akto also supports custom authentication methods. Read more here.

For example, if your API uses a non-standard authentication method, such as sending the auth token under a non-standard header, Akto provides the flexibility to set this up as a custom auth type. This means you can customize Akto to suit the unique requirements of your API. Even if your authentication method doesn't align with standard practices, Akto can still analyze and secure it properly.

Access Type

Akto provides visibility into your APIs, regardless of whether they're accessed from a public network or internally via microservices. This feature enables you to monitor and ensure that internal APIs aren't exposed to the public network, thus enhancing your security measures. Read more here.