Unprotected APIs: A Business Liability

• System Vulnerability: Without rate limits, APIs are susceptible to overwhelming request volumes that can crash servers and disrupt services
• Security Risks: Malicious users can exploit unlimited access to scrape data or launch denial-of-service attacks
• Resource Inequality: Heavy users can monopolize system resources, degrading service for others
• Operational Burden: Manual monitoring of API usage is reactive, time-consuming, and often ineffective

These challenges affect organizations across industries but are particularly critical for SaaS providers, financial services, and e-commerce platforms where API reliability directly impacts revenue and reputation.