Hacking REST APIs - A beginner's guide

🎓 Course Title: Hacking REST APIs - A Beginner's Guide

🚀 Course Headline: Practical Guide to Pentesting REST APIs from Scratch

Introduction: Welcome to the world of REST API Security! Whether you're a cybersecurity enthusiast, a developer, or a penetration tester aspiring to expand your skill set, this course is tailored to guide you through the intricacies of REST API vulnerabilities and how to exploit them. With a focus on practical learning, you'll gain hands-on experience by interacting with real-world, custom-developed vulnerable REST APIs. No prior knowledge of security concepts is required – just bring your curiosity and willingness to learn!

Course Structure Overview: This course is structured into comprehensive modules that will take you from the basics of REST API architecture to advanced hacking techniques. Here's what you can expect:

• Understanding REST APIs: A brief introduction to REST principles, common architectures, and how they fit into modern web applications.

• Security Fundamentals: Learn the essential security concepts that underpin REST API security, including authentication, authorization, and data validation.

🔍 Identifying Vulnerabilities: Dive into the world of vulnerability discovery as you learn to recognize potential points of attack within REST APIs.

• Exploiting Common Vulnerabilities: Gain practical experience in exploiting common vulnerabilities such as:
  • SQL Injection
  • XML External Entity (XXE)
  • Sensitive Data Exposure via GET requests
  • Leaky APIs

🛡 Securing Your API: Not just about finding flaws, but also about learning how to secure your REST API against common attacks. You'll cover:

• Best practices for secure API design
• Implementing security controls to protect against identified vulnerabilities
• Ensuring data privacy and integrity

Who Should Take This Course?

• Aspiring Cybersecurity Analysts/Penetration Testers
• Developers interested in learning about REST API security
• IT Professionals looking to enhance their cybersecurity knowledge
• Ethical Hackers seeking to add REST API testing to their skillset
• Beginners who are new to the world of application security

Why Take This Course?

• Hands-on Learning: Work with real vulnerable REST APIs in a controlled environment.
• Comprehensive Coverage: From foundational concepts to practical exploitation techniques, this course covers it all.
• Practical Experience: Apply what you learn in real-time scenarios and develop your hacking skills.
• Expert Guidance: Learn from the insights of a seasoned security professional, Srinivas.

By the End of This Course, You Will Be Able To:

• Understand REST API architecture and its security implications.
• Identify and exploit various types of vulnerabilities within REST APIs.
• Secure your own REST APIs against common attacks.
• Conduct a pentest on REST APIs with confidence and skill.

Join us on this journey to master the art of REST API hacking and make the web a safer place! 🌐✨