Sensedia and Salt Security Focus on Real-Time Protection

By Greg Tavarez, TMCnet Editor | January 09, 2025

As we all do our best to stay safe during ongoing natural catastrophes (whether it's the wildfires in California or the freezing conditions sweeping across the majority of the nation), let’s take a simple breather and talk about a different topic.

Today, it's API traffic copying.

API traffic copying, often referred to as traffic mirroring, is a powerful technique that duplicates API network traffic to an alternate destination without disrupting the production service. This process creates an exact replica of the data being exchanged, and organizations can better understand how their APIs function in real-world scenarios. It’s an important tool for teams who need a safe and controlled way to observe live traffic, whether they’re hunting for bugs, monitoring system performance or testing new implementations.

One of the key advantages of traffic mirroring is its non-intrusive nature ...