APIs Hacking

Master the art of API security testing in this hands-on course designed for ethical hackers and security professionals. Learn to identify vulnerabilities, exploit common weaknesses, and protect APIs against real-world threats using tools like Burp Suite, Postman, and advanced attack techniques. Develop the skills to secure modern applications and safeguard critical data.

APIs Hacking Course.

Learn to identify, exploit, and secure vulnerabilities in modern APIs through hands-on labs and real-world scenarios. This course covers authentication flaws, authorization bypasses, JWT manipulation, IDOR, SSRF, injection attacks, and more. By the end, you'll master API security testing and defense, making you proficient in safeguarding APIs against today’s threats. Perfect for cybersecurity professionals, developers, and enthusiasts.

What You Will Learn in the APIs Hacking Course

Master the art of API security by identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in modern APIs. This course covers:

Authentication Flaws: Weak credential handling, JWT manipulation, and session vulnerabilities.
Authorization Issues: Exploiting IDOR, role escalation, and BOLA flaws.
Token Security: Analyzing and exploiting JWT vulnerabilities.
SSRF & Injection Attacks: Manipulating API inputs to exploit back-end systems.
Data Exposure & Misconfigurations: Identifying sensitive data leaks and insecure deployments.
Real-World Scenarios: Hands-on labs for testing and securing APIs.

Learn practical techniques to exploit and secure APIs against modern threats, including SSRF, IDOR, and token mismanagement, while understanding best practices for API development. Perfect for cybersecurity professionals, developers, and enthusiasts.

Course curriculum

APIs Hacking Course: 3-Day Program (10 Modules)

Day 1: Foundations and Setup

Module 1: Introduction to API Security

Overview of APIs and Their Importance
The Role of APIs in Modern Applications
Introduction to API Security Tools (e.g., Burp Suite, Postman)

Module 2: OWASP API Security Top 10

Overview of OWASP Top 10 for APIs
Key Vulnerabilities Overview:

Broken Object Level Authorization (BOLA)
Broken User Authentication
Excessive Data Exposure
Lack of Resources & Rate Limiting
Broken Function Level Authorization
Mass Assignment
Security Misconfiguration
Injection Attacks
Improper Asset Management
Insufficient Logging & Monitoring

Real-World Examples and Impacts

Module 3: Setting Up Your Lab Environment

Introduction to Lab Requirements and Tools
Installing and Configuring Docker
Setting Up Vulnerable API Applications for Testing
Installing and Configuring API Security Tools:

Burp Suite
Postman
OWASP ZAP
Other Useful Tools

Day 2: Vulnerability Analysis and Exploitation

Module 4: Understanding API Architecture

API Endpoints and HTTP Methods
Request and Response Structures
Common API Security Features and Their Implementation

Module 5: Authentication Vulnerabilities

Identifying Weak Credential Management
Exploiting JSON Web Tokens (JWT)
Bypassing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Module 6: Authorization Flaws

Exploiting Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR)
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Vulnerabilities
Broken Object Level Authorization (BOLA) in Detail

Module 7: Token Security

Analyzing JWT Vulnerabilities and Exploits
Token Manipulation Techniques
Implementing Best Practices for Token Management

Day 3: Advanced Threats, Mitigation, and Secure Development

Module 8: Input Validation and Injection Attacks

SQL, and Command Injection in APIs
Validating and Sanitizing API Inputs
Exploiting Poorly Handled Input

Module 9: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)

How SSRF Exploits Work
Testing and Exploiting SSRF Vulnerabilities in APIs
Mitigating SSRF Risks in API Design

Module 10: Secure API Development Best Practices

Designing APIs with Security in Mind
Implementing Robust Authentication and Authorization Mechanisms
Best Practices for Input Validation, Rate Limiting, and Error Handling
Testing APIs for Security Gaps and Maintaining Compliance