The API Security Fundamentals course covers the core threats to APIs and challenges to prevent breaches. Learn about the OWASP API Security Top 10, examine how real-world API attacks have succeeded and understand the 3 Pillars of API Security.
Enroll NowThe Introduction covers why APIs have become the number one target for successful attacks and theft of millions of records.
Examine the anatomy of these real-world API breaches and how attackers exploited application vulnerabilities.
Review the OWASP API Security Top 10, updated in 2023, with examples, exposure risks, and how to prevent vulnerabilities.
Securing APIs requires a solid foundation. This module explores the 3 Pillars of API Security: Governance, Testing, and Monitoring.
Understand where different application security technologies fit, what protection they provide, and what gaps you may need to fill.
Wrap-up with a summary of API security best practices and a review of Do’s and Don’ts for Development, Operations, and Security teams.
We created APIsec University to provide much-needed API security training - and to build a community for current, and aspiring, cyber professionals."
Dan brings over 20 years of cybersecurity experience with executive leadership roles at APIsec, Qualys, Anomali, ArcSight and others. He’s led Product Development, Sales teams, and Marketing at startups and publicly traded companies. Dan co-founded APIsec University with Corey Ball in 2022 to help develop a new army of API security defenders. He earned engineering degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic and Cornell University, and an MBA from University of Michigan.
Enroll NowEarn an APIsec University certificate and badge for completing any of our courses.
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