Imperva API Security

Imperva API Security delivers the most seamless WAF and API security integration in the market. For organisations already running Imperva WAF, adding API security creates a unified application protection platform where web application and API threats are detected, correlated, and responded to from a single console without the integration overhead of connecting separate tools. The 4.5 out of 5 Gartner rating from 72 reviews with consistent praise for API traffic visibility and WAF integration reflects genuine customer satisfaction with this use case.

The AI-native detection sophistication for API-specific threats like BOLA, BFLA, and business logic abuse is less advanced than Salt Security or Traceable.

The verdict: Imperva API Security is right for existing Imperva WAF customers wanting integrated API security without deploying a separate vendor. Organisations wanting best-of-breed standalone API security should evaluate Salt Security or Akamai.

Last reviewed: May 2026

Strongest: API discovery & inventory

Watch out for: Remediation guidance

Best for

Organisations already using Imperva WAF wanting integrated API security without adding a separate vendor.

Not suitable for: Organisations not using Imperva WAF — standalone API security specialists offer more depth.