API Penetration Testing - APIT

Course Prerequisite(s)

Please note that this course has the following prerequisites which must be completed before it can be accessed
OWASP TOP 10

About Course

API penetration testing involves assessing the security of application programming interfaces (APIs) to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses that could be exploited by attackers. It focuses on testing API endpoints, authentication mechanisms, input validation, and access controls to ensure they resist unauthorized access and protect sensitive data. Comprehensive API penetration testing helps organizations secure their digital assets and maintain the integrity and availability of their services.

Course Content

Introduction to API Penetration Testing

Overview of API Security
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Importance and challenges of API security
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Differences between API and web application testing
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Ethical and legal considerations
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API Fundamentals
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Understanding APIs
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What is an API? Types of APIs (REST, SOAP, GraphQL, etc.)
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API architecture and components (endpoints, methods, parameters)
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API security models (OAuth, JWT, Basic Auth, etc.)
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API Threats and Vulnerabilities

API Penetration Testing Methodology

Tools and Techniques for API Penetration Testing

Exploitation and Post-Exploitation

Reporting and Remediation

Case Studies and Practical Labs

Compliance and Industry Standards

Final Project

Final Exam

Student Ratings & Reviews

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Course Prerequisite(s)

About Course

Course Content

Introduction to API Penetration Testing

Overview of API Security

Importance and challenges of API security

Differences between API and web application testing

Ethical and legal considerations

API Fundamentals

Understanding APIs

What is an API? Types of APIs (REST, SOAP, GraphQL, etc.)

API architecture and components (endpoints, methods, parameters)

API security models (OAuth, JWT, Basic Auth, etc.)

API Threats and Vulnerabilities

Common API Security Threats

Injection attacks (SQLi, XSS)

Authentication and authorization flaws

Information disclosure

Denial of Service (DoS) attacks

API Penetration Testing Methodology

Planning and Scoping

Defining scope and objectives

Rules of engagement and legal considerations

Reconnaissance

API discovery and documentation analysis

Fingerprinting API frameworks and technologies

Authentication Testing

Testing authentication mechanisms (OAuth, JWT, etc.)

Brute-forcing and token manipulation

Authorization Testing

Role-based access control (RBAC) testing

Privilege escalation

Input Validation Testing

Testing for injection flaws (SQLi, XSS)

Parameter tampering and data manipulation

Tools and Techniques for API Penetration Testing

API Testing Tools

Burp Suite

OWASP ZAP

Insomnia

Security Testing Techniques

Fuzzing

Parameter tampering

Error code analysis

Exploitation and Post-Exploitation

Exploitation of API Vulnerabilities

Exploiting injection flaws

Session fixation attacks

Exploiting insecure direct object references (IDOR)

Post-Exploitation

Maintaining access

Data exfiltration

Covering tracks

Reporting and Remediation

Documentation and Reporting

Writing detailed penetration testing reports

Remediation Strategies

Patching vulnerabilities

Improving authentication and authorization mechanisms

Implementing security best practices

Case Studies and Practical Labs

Real-World Case Studies

Analysis of API security breaches

Lessons learned from incidents

Hands-On Labs

Setting up an API testing lab environment

Simulating attacks and defenses

Practical exercises and scenarios

Compliance and Industry Standards

Compliance Requirements

GDPR

PCI-DSS

OWASP API Security Top Ten

Adhering to Best Practices

OWASP API Security Best Practices

API security guidelines from major providers (Google, Amazon, etc.)

Final Project

Final Exam

Student Ratings & Reviews

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