API security testing – The essential toolset breakdown
In the large and ever-changing world of API security testing, having the correct tools at your disposal is more than a luxury – it’s a requirement. This is not an exhaustive list but this section provides an overview of some of the basic tools that anyone looking to perform API security tests should be familiar with. As you progress through this section, we’ll walk you through how to install and configure each tool to ensure you have a fully functional testing environment:
- Kali Linux: Kali Linux is a well-known penetration testing and security auditing operating system that comes preinstalled with a plethora of security tools, making it an excellent choice for any security tester. For instance, a security tester might use it as the base of their home lab to learn, practice, and perform penetration tests on authorized applications. It includes security tools such as nmap for network discovery...
