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Defending APIs

Defending APIs: Uncover advanced defense techniques to craft secure application programming interfaces

By Colin Domoney
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Length 384 pages
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Defending APIs

What Is API Security?

A frequently quoted view is that there is no such thing as API security; it’s just an evolution of application security we have been practicing for the last two decades. However, I believe that it is a discrete and important discipline. Join me on the journey into API security.

APIs are the backbone of a modern digital economy, allowing the exchange of critical data and the interconnectivity of different systems. APIs are the fuel that have fired digital innovation for the last decade. Given the critical role of APIs in our digital world, it is vital that they are secure. This chapter sets out the foundational concepts of APIs, particularly in relation to security.

In this chapter, we will examine exactly what is meant by API security and understand the key elements of this exciting and emerging security domain, covering topics such as the following:

  • The importance of API security
  • Understanding the basics of APIs
  • API data formats
  • Elements of API security and API security goals
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Key benefits

  • Develop a profound understanding of the inner workings of APIs with a sharp focus on security
  • Learn the tools and techniques employed by API security testers and hackers, establishing your own hacking laboratory
  • Master the art of building robust APIs with shift-left and shield-right approaches, spanning the API lifecycle
  • Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Description

Along with the exponential growth of API adoption comes a rise in security concerns about their implementation and inherent vulnerabilities. For those seeking comprehensive insights into building, deploying, and managing APIs as the first line of cyber defense, this book offers invaluable guidance. Written by a seasoned DevSecOps expert, Defending APIs addresses the imperative task of API security with innovative approaches and techniques designed to combat API-specific safety challenges. The initial chapters are dedicated to API building blocks, hacking APIs by exploiting vulnerabilities, and case studies of recent breaches, while the subsequent sections of the book focus on building the skills necessary for securing APIs in real-world scenarios. Guided by clear step-by-step instructions, you’ll explore offensive techniques for testing vulnerabilities, attacking, and exploiting APIs. Transitioning to defensive techniques, the book equips you with effective methods to guard against common attacks. There are plenty of case studies peppered throughout the book to help you apply the techniques you’re learning in practice, complemented by in-depth insights and a wealth of best practices for building better APIs from the ground up. By the end of this book, you’ll have the expertise to develop secure APIs and test them against various cyber threats targeting APIs.

What you will learn

Explore the core elements of APIs and their collaborative role in API development Understand the OWASP API Security Top 10, dissecting the root causes of API vulnerabilities Obtain insights into high-profile API security breaches with practical examples and in-depth analysis Use API attacking techniques adversaries use to attack APIs to enhance your defensive strategies Employ shield-right security approaches such as API gateways and firewalls Defend against common API vulnerabilities across several frameworks and languages, such as .NET, Python, and Java

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Table of Contents

19 Chapters
Preface Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
1. Part 1: Foundations of API Security Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
2. Chapter 1: What Is API Security? Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
3. Chapter 2: Understanding APIs Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
4. Chapter 3: Understanding Common API Vulnerabilities Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
5. Chapter 4: Investigating Recent Breaches Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
6. Part 2: Attacking APIs Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
7. Chapter 5: Foundations of Attacking APIs Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
8. Chapter 6: Discovering APIs Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
9. Chapter 7: Attacking APIs Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
10. Part 3: Defending APIs Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
11. Chapter 8: Shift-Left for API Security Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
12. Chapter 9: Defending against Common Vulnerabilities Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
13. Chapter 10: Securing Your Frameworks and Languages Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
14. Chapter 11: Shield Right for APIs with Runtime Protection Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
15. Chapter 12: Securing Microservices Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
16. Chapter 13: Implementing an API Security Strategy Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
17. Index Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
18. Other Books You May Enjoy Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

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