The Issue:

Most companies expose their Salesforce APIs for integrations, but forget that an open API door is also an open threat vector. Default token expiry, hardcoded credentials, or wide-scoped connected apps? That’s a hacker’s dream.

Solution at a Glance:

• Use Named Credentials — avoid storing secrets in Apex or external config files.
• Limit OAuth Scopes — only grant what the external system truly needs.
• Set IP Restrictions & Login Hours — both on the connected app and user level.
• Enable Session Timeout Policies — force refresh and reduce exposure time.
• Use Mutual TLS (mTLS) — especially for internal integrations.

Bonus Tip:

Enable Event Monitoring and subscribe to API Anomaly Detection alerts to proactively detect unusual API access patterns.

VirtuoWhiz Takeaway:

Smart API security is not optional. It’s the new baseline for responsible architecture.