Part 1: Understanding API Security Fundamentals

This section provides a comprehensive overview of API architecture and security, starting with an introduction to the fundamentals of APIs, including their types, benefits, and the security mechanisms essential for protecting API endpoints. It then explores the evolving threat landscape, detailing the history of APIs, current and future security threats, and real-world case studies to help identify common vulnerabilities. The section concludes with an in-depth look at the OWASP API Security Top 10, explaining each vulnerability, and its real-world impact on organizations and users, and offering strategies for effective identification and mitigation.

This part includes the following chapters:

• Chapter 1, Introduction to API Architecture and Security
• Chapter 2, The Evolving API Threat Landscape and Security Considerations
• Chapter 3, OWASP API Security Top 10 Explained