Earlier this month, SecurityScorecard hosted its first-ever API Hackathon, bringing together developers, cybersecurity professionals, and third-party risk managers from around the world to solve real-world security challenges, one API call at a time.

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SecurityScorecard hosted its first API Hackathon, bringing together global developers and cybersecurity professionals to build automation tools for supply chain risk management. Over 50% of participants were new to APIs, yet they created practical solutions including vulnerability tracking tools, risk visualization dashboards, and vendor assessment integrations with popular platforms like Google Sheets and Slack. The event highlighted strong demand for beginner-friendly API documentation and real-world templates, with participants primarily focused on automation goals.

Securing the Supply Chain, One API Call at a Time: Inside the SecurityScorecard API Hackathon