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APIs are now the 1 attack vector, yet most teams lack proper training to defend them. The APIsec Certified Practitioner (ACP) certification is a comprehensive 5-course program designed to equip professionals with essential API security skills.
Course Breakdown:
- 📘 API Security Fundamentals – Core concepts of API security.
- 🔟 OWASP API Security Top 10 and Beyond! – Mitigating critical API vulnerabilities.
3. 🔐 API Authentication – Secure authentication mechanisms.
- 📝 API Documentation Best Practices – Writing secure and clear API docs.
- 🛡️ Securing API Servers – Hardening API infrastructure.
To celebrate the launch, APIsec is offering the $300 certification exam for FREE! Simply repost the announcement and receive a free exam code.
🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/ggeGe3Tf
You Should Know:
Essential API Security Commands & Practices
1. Testing API Endpoints with cURL
curl -X GET "https://api.example.com/data" -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_TOKEN"
Check for exposed endpoints and improper authentication.
2. Scanning for Vulnerabilities with OWASP ZAP
docker run -v $(pwd):/zap/wrk -t owasp/zap2docker-stable zap-baseline.py -t https://api.target.com -r report.html
Automate API security testing using OWASP ZAP.
3. Analyzing API Traffic with mitmproxy
mitmproxy --mode transparent --showhost
Intercept and inspect API requests/responses for sensitive data leaks.
4. Detecting Misconfigurations with Nmap
nmap -p 443 --script http-vuln-cve2021-44228 api.target.com
Scan for common API server vulnerabilities.
5. Securing API Servers (Linux)
Disable unnecessary services sudo systemctl disable apache2 Enable API rate limiting with Nginx limit_req_zone $binary_remote_addr zone=api_limit:10m rate=10r/s;
6. Windows API Security Hardening
Disable insecure TLS versions Set-ItemProperty -Path 'HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Protocols\TLS 1.0\Server' -Name 'Enabled' -Value 0
- Automating API Security with Postman & Newman
newman run api_security_tests.json --reporters cli,html
Run automated security tests in CI/CD pipelines.
What Undercode Say:
API security is no longer optional—it’s a necessity. The ACP certification provides structured learning, but hands-on practice is crucial. Use tools like OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, and Nmap to test APIs before attackers do. Implement rate limiting, JWT validation, and strict CORS policies to minimize risks.
Expected Output:
A hardened API infrastructure with:
✅ Proper authentication (OAuth2, JWT)
✅ Rate limiting to prevent DDoS
✅ Regular vulnerability scans
✅ Encrypted traffic (TLS 1.2+)
✅ Minimal exposed endpoints
🔗 Enroll now: https://lnkd.in/ggeGe3Tf
References:
Reported By: Rdbarahona Apisecurity – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
Basic Verification: Pass ✅
