Upcoming Events
Layer 7's subject matter experts are actively engaged in spearheading new concepts and best practices around API Management, Mobile Access, SOA Governance and Cloud Integration. Our thought leaders regularly speak at top trade shows, as well as presenting online webinars and Tech Talks. Additionally, Layer 7 takes an active role in the API developer community by sponsoring a range of workshops, hackathons and dev meet-ups.

 

Upcoming Webinars

 

[ June 20, 2013 | 9am PDT, 12pm EDT, 5pm BST ]
 

Combine API Backend Security with MDM/MAM to Implement End-to-End Mobile Security

 

Many organizations are embracing mobile device management (MDM) and mobile app management (MAM) solutions to secure enterprise data and apps on smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices. However, these solutions are often not enough to provide the levels of secure and seamless access required for effective mobile workforce enablement.

This webinar, featuring Forrester MDM Analyst Christian Kane and Layer 7 Chief Strategy Officer Dimitri Sirota will examine how MDM/MAM solutions can be implemented in conjunction with Mobile Access and API Management technologies in order to deliver end-to-end data and app protection.

 

You Will Learn

  • How IT consumerization and BYOD are driving enterprise demand for MDM and MAM
  • The security scope and limitations of MDM/MAM solutions
  • The role of API Management products in securing the mobile backend
  • The benefits of end-to-end mobile security, from device to datacenter
 

Presenters

  • Christian Kane
    Enterprise Mobility, Infrastructure & Operations Analyst, Forrester Research, Inc.
  • Dimitri Sirota
    Chief Strategy Officer, Layer 7
 

 
[ June 26, 2013 | 10am PDT, 1pm EDT, 6pm BST ]

 

APIs are essential to improving user engagement and opening up enterprise data to mobile apps and developers. Now it is possible for organizations to transform the delivery of online services across multiple channels:  Web, APIs and mobile. Please join Layer 7’s Chief Strategy Officer, Dimitri Sirota, and CA Technologies’ Senior Director of Security Strategy, John Hawley, to learn:

  • Why APIs are fundamental to mobile apps and developers
  • What the challenges are in securing and managing APIs 
  • How CA Layer 7 and CA SiteMinder® together deliver an integrated access solution
 

 

Choosing the right API Management solution can make implementing a successful API strategy much easier and help to ensure your APIs are exposed in a secure, manageable way. This webinar discusses the criteria for selecting an API Management solution. 

Hackathons provide a great way to grow developer awareness of APIs and attract the attention of thought leaders and influencers. This webinar explains how you can also get feedback and data from hackathons that will help you prove the value of your API program.

Your API strategy must meet the business needs of your organization but it must also be flexible enough to meet your developers' diverse needs. This webinar with Mike Amundsen, Layer 7 API Architect, examines key elements necessary for a solid API strategy.

Scott Morrison – CTO at Layer 7 Technologies – explains in detail how an enterprise can pursue its API publishing strategy without compromising the security of its on-premise systems and data.

Alex Donn, Head of Hackathons at AT&T, explains how you can engage visionary third-party developers to get innovative apps built against your APIs. Learn about hackathons, developer challenges, interactive documentation and developer portals.

Scott Morrison, CTO at Layer 7 technologies outlines a fresh approach to IT security and management, designed specifically for mobile. Find out how you can manage identities and protect data while providing mobile access to on-premise enterprise systems.

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Brandon Kessler, CEO of ChallengePost, explains how to use developer competitions to drive new apps into your API ecosystem. Learn how to set up a challenge and make that challenge successful.

Chris O'Connor, CEO of Taptera, describes how enterprises can benefit from the BYOD movement. Discover how to create a secure Mobile Access infrastructure and develop apps that will maximize productivity and cut costs.

James Governor, Industry Analyst at RedMonk, explains how to manage APIs and developers in order to turn an enterprise Web site into a true integration platform. Learn how you can go from Web site to Web application platform using technologies like OAuth.

Steve Coplan, Security Analyst at 451 Research, describes how to control API access using OAuth and existing investments. Discover ways to extend existing identity, access and Single Sign-On infrastructure for OAuth-based API access.

Matt McLarty, Vice President of Client Solutions at Layer 7 Technologies, explains how to adapt existing data and application services for use on app-driven mobile devices.

Experts from Layer 7, Best Buy and Amazon Web Services describe how to secure, govern and mediate integrations between the enterprise and cloud.

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John Musser, Founder of ProgrammableWeb, describes how to engage and onboard third-party developers in order to maximize the value of enterprise APIs. Discover best practices for preparing your API for growth and engaging/onboarding external developers.

Jeff Hammond, Mobile Analyst at Forrester Research, explains how to leverage backend mobile middleware in order to deliver mobile ready enterprise APIs. Learn how to manage access, data security and performance for enterprise-level mobile applications.

Leading API evangelist Kin Lane outlines what hackathons are, where they came from, where they are going and  how to plan, design and execute a successful hackathon.

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