Free Download API Security for White Hat Hackers: Uncover offensive defense strategies and get up to speed with secure API implementation by Confidence Staveley
English | June 28, 2024 | ISBN: 180056080X | 418 pages | PDF | 35 Mb
Become an API security professional and safeguard your applications against threats with this comprehensive guide
Key FeaturesGain hands-on experience in testing and fixing API security flaws through practical exercisesDevelop a deep understanding of API security to better protect your organization's dataIntegrate API security into your company's culture and strategy, ensuring data protectionPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook Description
APIs have evolved into an essential part of modern applications, making them an attractive target for cybercriminals. Written by a multi-award-winning cybersecurity leader , this comprehensive guide offers practical insights into testing APIs, identifying vulnerabilities, and fixing them.
With a focus on hands-on learning, this book guides you through securing your APIs in a step-by-step manner. You'll learn how to bypass authentication controls, circumvent authorization controls, and identify vulnerabilities in APIs using open-source and commercial tools. Moreover, you'll gain the skills you need to write comprehensive vulnerability reports and recommend and implement effective mitigation strategies to address the identified vulnerabilities. This book isn't just about hacking APIs; it's also about understanding how to defend them. You'll explore various API security management strategies and understand how to use them to safeguard APIs against emerging threats.
By the end of this book, you'll have a profound understanding of API security and how to defend against the latest threats. Whether you're a developer, security professional, or ethical hacker, this book will ensure that your APIs are secure and your organization's data is protected.
What you will learnImplement API security best practices and industry standardsConduct effective API penetration testing and vulnerability assessmentsImplement security measures for API security managementUnderstand threat modeling and risk assessment in API securityGain proficiency in defending against emerging API security threatsBecome well-versed in evasion techniques and defend your APIs against themIntegrate API security into your DevOps workflowImplement API governance and risk management initiatives like a proWho this book is for
If you're a cybersecurity professional, web developer, or software engineer looking to gain a comprehensive understanding of API security, this book is for you. The book is ideal for those who have beginner to advanced-level knowledge of cybersecurity and API programming concepts. Professionals involved in designing, developing, or maintaining APIs will also benefit from the topics covered in this book.
Table of ContentsIntroduction to API Architecture and SecurityThe Evolving API Threat Landscape and Security ConsiderationsOWASP API Security Top 10 ExplainedAPI Attack Strategies and TacticsExploiting API VulnerabilitiesBypassing API Authentication and Authorization ControlsAttacking API Input Validation and Encryption TechniquesAPI Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration TestingAdvanced API Testing: Approaches, Tools, and FrameworksUsing Evasion TechniquesBest Practices for Secure API Design and ImplementationChallenges and Considerations for API Security in Large EnterprisesImplementing Effective API Governance and Risk Management Initiatives
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