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Course Overview

APIs have become the backbone of modern applications, and with that, a primary attack surface for cyber threats. This course provides a hands-on, security-focused guide to understanding, testing, and securing APIs. Tailored for bug bounty hunters, pentesters, and developers, it bridges the gap between technical knowledge of API design and the practical exploitation skills used in real-world attacks. 

This course begins with an overview of API security and its relevance in today's interconnected environment, then explores how APIs are commonly targeted in bug bounty programs. You will gain a deep understanding of different API types, including REST, SOAP, and GraphQL, and will set up your own test environment using vAPI, Swagger UI, and Docker. The core of the course features hands-on labs mapped to the OWASP API Security Top 10, covering vulnerabilities like Broken Object Level Authorization, Excessive Data Exposure, and Mass Assignment. Tools like Postman, Fuzzer, and even AI are used for testing and parsing API responses. 

By the end of this course, you'll have practical experience securing APIs and identifying vulnerabilities commonly found in bug bounty programs. 

What You Will Learn

  • OWASP API Security Top 10 vulnerabilities
  • Authentication & Authorization Best Practices
  • API Security Testing & Hacking
  • Real-world API Security Case Studies

Program Curriculum

  • Introduction to API Security
  • Why API's are Important - API Attack Surface
  • Chapter 1 Quiz

  • Bug Bounty Targets for API
  • How to Find HackerOne API Reports & Purpose of API's?
  • Chapter 2 Quiz

  • What are the Types of API?
  • Understanding REST APIs
  • Understanding SOAP APIs
  • Understanding GraphQL APIs
  • Use Cases of API
  • Chapter 3 Quiz

  • Lab Setup in Docker
  • Understanding OpenAPI Specifications
  • Introduction to Swagger UI
  • Breakdown of Swagger UI Components
  • Configuring Swagger UI to Send Requests
  • Chapter 4 Quiz

  • Broken Object Level Authorization - Part 1
  • Broken Object Level Authorization - Part 2
  • Postman Fundamentals
  • Postman Lab & Workspace Setup
  • Understanding Collections in Postman
  • Understanding Environments in Postman
  • Excessive Data Exposure
  • Mass Assignment Vulnerability
  • Security Misconfiguration
  • Understanding Fuzzer
  • Improper Assets Management
  • No Logging & Monitoring
  • Parsing API JSON Output to Grep Info
  • Using AI for API Pentesting
  • Chapter 5 Quiz
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Hacktify Cyber Security

Hackify Cyber Security is a Software Training Institute in Mumbai which provides Practicals and Hands-on real World Scenarios. They provide application security training and certifications via self-paced online courses as well as hands-on live training sessions. They also conduct Security Training and VA/PT.

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