Securing APIs

Course Overview

In this course you'll learn how to secure APIs against unauthorized access data breaches and cyber threats. By implementing authentication encryption and security standards you'll ensure your APIs remain robust and reliable.

What you'll learn

Implement secure API authentication and authorization mechanisms

Protect sensitive data with encryption techniques

Defend against common API vulnerabilities like injection attacks

Apply rate limiting and throttling to prevent abuse

Use API gateways for centralized security management

Understand OpenAPI and security standards such as OAuth2 and JWT

Conduct API vulnerability assessments

Course Content

Introduction to API Security
Authentication and Authorization for APIs
Encryption and Data Protection
Defending Against API Attacks
Using API Gateways for Security
API Vulnerability Assessment
Final Project: Secure a RESTful API