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# API Security Testing (Coming Soon)

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This feature is currently in active development and is scheduled for release in 2026.
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CloudGuard WAF is expanding its Prevention First architecture to the pre-production environment. The upcoming API Security Testing module is designed to identify and remediate vulnerabilities early in the development lifecycle (Shift-Left).\
Planned Capabilities\
To ensure comprehensive API coverage, this module will include:

* **Automated and Manual Tests:** supports both fully automated security scans for speed and comprehensive manual testing capabilities for in-depth audits.
* **CI/CD Pipeline Integration:** seamlessly integrates into existing CI/CD workflows to block vulnerabilities before they are released, enforcing security gates at the build stage.
* **API Schema Coverage Analysis:** validates testing completeness by comparing existing tests against the API schema. The system identifies any endpoints that lack test coverage, ensuring no part of the API is left unchecked.<br>


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