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API Security for White Hat Hackers

You're reading from   API Security for White Hat Hackers Uncover offensive defense strategies and get up to speed with secure API implementation

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Product type Paperback
Published in Jun 2024
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781800560802
Length 418 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Preface 1. Part 1: Understanding API Security Fundamentals FREE CHAPTER
2. Chapter 1: Introduction to API Architecture and Security 3. Chapter 2: The Evolving API Threat Landscape and Security Considerations 4. Chapter 3: OWASP API Security Top 10 Explained 5. Part 2: Offensive API Hacking
6. Chapter 4: API Attack Strategies and Tactics 7. Chapter 5: Exploiting API Vulnerabilities 8. Chapter 6: Bypassing API Authentication and Authorization Controls 9. Chapter 7: Attacking API Input Validation and Encryption Techniques 10. Part 3: Advanced Techniques for API Security Testing and Exploitation
11. Chapter 8: API Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing 12. Chapter 9: Advanced API Testing: Approaches, Tools, and Frameworks 13. Chapter 10: Using Evasion Techniques 14. Part 4: API Security for Technical Management Professionals
15. Chapter 11: Best Practices for Secure API Design and Implementation 16. Chapter 12: Challenges and Considerations for API Security in Large Enterprises 17. Chapter 13: Implementing Effective API Governance and Risk Management Initiatives 18. Index 19. Other Books You May Enjoy

Techniques for evading API encryption and decryption mechanisms

We’ve seen the importance of API encryption and decryption mechanisms. However, it’s crucial to acknowledge that attackers may attempt to compromise these mechanisms using specific techniques to bypass security safeguards. In this section, we will delve deep into these techniques to gain a comprehensive understanding of potential vulnerabilities. By exploring these tactics in depth, we can proactively test our APIs’ resilience and implement robust mitigation strategies.

One of the most crucial pieces of the encryption process is key management. Key management can be defined as the process of securely generating, storing, distributing, and controlling cryptographic keys used in encryption, decryption, and other cryptographic operations. When managing multiple services, a company may utilize different encryption tools, potentially leading to the generation of various encryption keys, including those...

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