September 2024
Intermediate to advanced
290 pages
7h 33m
English
Overview
Dive into the world of API security with 'Pentesting APIs.' This book provides a comprehensive exploration into understanding and securing APIs, with a focus on RESTful and GraphQL variants. By the end of it, you'll have the practical skills to both assess API vulnerabilities and implement robust security measures yourself.
What this Book will help me do
- Set up a pentesting lab environment specifically for API testing.
- Learn reconnaissance techniques to gather critical information about APIs.
- Explore methods to test for authentication and authorization vulnerabilities.
- Understand and execute penetration testing using injection and logic-based attacks.
- Implement recommendations to enhance API security against potential threats.
Author(s)
Maurício Harley, the author of 'Pentesting APIs,' brings to the table nearly 30 years of experience in cybersecurity. With a deep specialization in application security and network systems, Maurício combines theoretical knowledge with practical expertise. His background includes forensic analysis and a robust understanding of modern API challenges, making his guidance both credible and impactful.
Who is it for?
'Pentesting APIs' is ideal for security engineers, application security professionals, and penetration testers. It's also a great reference for security analysts and developers who work with APIs. If you've got a fundamental understanding of cybersecurity and are curious about securing APIs effectively, this book is tailored to your needs.
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