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api gateway governance

/ˌeɪ.piː ˈɡeɪt.weɪ ˈɡʌv.ən.əns/
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noun

The rules and controls used to manage an API gateway. It covers who can access APIs, how traffic is routed, and how requests are monitored.

  • We need better API gateway governance.
  • Good API gateway governance reduces security risks.
  • The team reviewed API gateway governance last week.

Adinary Nuance

API gateway governance is broader than just API management. It focuses on the rules, policies, and oversight around the gateway layer, not only the tools themselves. It is also narrower than general governance, which can cover the whole system or organization. Writers use this phrase when they want to stress control, security, and standards.

In other languages

Vietnamese
quản trị cổng API
Spanish
gobernanza de puerta de enlace API
Chinese
API 网关治理
Japanese
APIゲートウェイ管理
Korean
API 게이트웨이 거버넌스

Etymology

This phrase combines acronym-based IT language with older English words. API came into common use in modern software, gateway in networking, and governance from Latin via French, long before cloud computing.

Common phrases

strong API gateway governanceAPI gateway governance policycentralized API gateway governance

Synonyms

api management (opens in new tab)gateway policy (opens in new tab)api control (opens in new tab)

Related words

api gateway (opens in new tab)governance (opens in new tab)authentication (opens in new tab)authorization (opens in new tab)rate limiting (opens in new tab)

Frequently asked questions

Is API gateway governance the same as API management?
No. API management is broader. API gateway governance is the control and rule side of the gateway.
Is API gateway governance a formal business term?
Yes. It is mostly used in technical and enterprise writing.
What does API gateway governance cover?
It usually covers access rules, security checks, traffic control, and monitoring.