API Security Fundamentals

Issued by APIsec University

The API Security Fundamentals course covers the core threats to APIs and challenges to prevent breach. The course includes modules on real-world API breaches, the OWASP API Security Top 10, the 3 Pillars of API Security (governance, testing and monitoring), and the application security technology landscape. The course provides strategic advice for developing secure API programs, and includes specific best practices for security and development teams.

Type Learning
Level Foundational
Time Hours

Additional Details

Skills

API Security
Application Security
Application Security Testing
Cybersecurity Compliance

Earning Criteria

Completing all 5 training modules - 1.5 hours
Passed all module quizzes
Passed final assessment

Standards

OWASP API Security Top 10

APIs expose application logic and sensitive data such as Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and because of this, APIs have increasingly become a target for attackers. Without secure APIs, rapid innovation would be impossible.