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Understanding API Security and Implications
Technically, API stands for Application Programming Interface. From the business perspective, it is the layer to scale up and communicates with a different system to turn IT/Data to business benefits. So, if we consider the Data is the new 21st century’s oil, the Pipeline is the Data Pipeline, and the API is the Faucet. Therefore, API security is important for companies and organizations. API security affect application and data security, data privacy. This book help to secure your APIs. it includes best practices to secure APIs. The book includes these
Introduction to API Securing Your Applications in a Connected World
Key Concepts Associated with APIs in Web Application Development
Understanding the Role of APIs in Modern Web Application Enabling Seamless Integration and Interoperability
The role of API Security in Modern Software Development
The Importance of API Security in Protecting Sensitive Safeguarding Your Web Applications from Potential Threats
Common API Security Challenges and Identifying and Addressing Potential Threats to Your Web Applications
Common API Security Challenges and Understanding the Threats to Your Web Applications and How to Mitigate Them
Fundamentals of API Building Secure and Reliable Web Applications with API Security Best Practices
Understanding Different Types of A Comparison of REST, GraphQL, SOAP, and More
Overview of Authentication and Authorization Mechanisms for APIs
Best Practices for Securing API Endpoints
Securing API Communications
Understanding different communication protocols (HTTP, HTTPS, WebSocket, etc.) and their security implications
Implementing Secure Communication Practices
Securing API Communications in Microservices Architectures
API Access Control
The Importance of Access Control and Authorization in API security
Implementing Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), OAuth, and Other Authorization Mechanisms in Your APIs
Best Practices to Implement these Authorization Mechanisms in APIs
Best Practices for Handling API Keys, Tokens, and Session Management
Managing User Identities in API
API Threats and Vulnerabilities
Understanding common API vulnerabilities, such as injection attacks, cross-site scripting (XSS), cross-site request forgery (CSRF), and others
Securing APIs Against Common Threats
Conducting API Security Assessments and Vulnerability Scanning
Secure API Design and Development
Implementing Security by Design in API Development Process
Introduction to API Securing Your Applications in a Connected World
Key Concepts Associated with APIs in Web Application Development
Understanding the Role of APIs in Modern Web Application Enabling Seamless Integration and Interoperability
The role of API Security in Modern Software Development
The Importance of API Security in Protecting Sensitive Safeguarding Your Web Applications from Potential Threats
Common API Security Challenges and Identifying and Addressing Potential Threats to Your Web Applications
Common API Security Challenges and Understanding the Threats to Your Web Applications and How to Mitigate Them
Fundamentals of API Building Secure and Reliable Web Applications with API Security Best Practices
Understanding Different Types of A Comparison of REST, GraphQL, SOAP, and More
Overview of Authentication and Authorization Mechanisms for APIs
Best Practices for Securing API Endpoints
Securing API Communications
Understanding different communication protocols (HTTP, HTTPS, WebSocket, etc.) and their security implications
Implementing Secure Communication Practices
Securing API Communications in Microservices Architectures
API Access Control
The Importance of Access Control and Authorization in API security
Implementing Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), OAuth, and Other Authorization Mechanisms in Your APIs
Best Practices to Implement these Authorization Mechanisms in APIs
Best Practices for Handling API Keys, Tokens, and Session Management
Managing User Identities in API
API Threats and Vulnerabilities
Understanding common API vulnerabilities, such as injection attacks, cross-site scripting (XSS), cross-site request forgery (CSRF), and others
Securing APIs Against Common Threats
Conducting API Security Assessments and Vulnerability Scanning
Secure API Design and Development
Implementing Security by Design in API Development Process
77 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 17, 2023
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