API Security Training introduces the essential security principles and defensive approaches used to protect Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), which enable communication and data exchange between modern software systems.

APIs play a central role in connecting digital applications and services, but they also represent important targets for cyberattacks. As a result, authentication, authorization, data confidentiality, and vulnerability identification are critical considerations when developing and operating secure API-based systems.

The course explores authentication technologies such as OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect, along with API Gateway management, authorization security, input validation, injection attacks, and techniques for protecting API services.

Participants also examine rate limiting, protection against DoS/DDoS attacks, TLS/SSL, logging, monitoring, and API penetration testing methodologies. The training aims to strengthen their ability to assess and improve the security of modern API infrastructures.

For corporate groups, we can organize this training as an on-site private group.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for attending this training.

Who Should Attend

Software Professionals
Cybersecurity Specialists and Analysts
System and Security Architects
DevOps and DevSecOps Engineers
IT Auditors

What You Will Learn

Upon completing this training, you will be able to:

Explain fundamental API security concepts and their importance in modern applications.
Understand OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect flows and evaluate suitable authentication methods.
Establish secure authorization structures using RBAC and ABAC.
Reduce risks associated with Injection Attacks through effective Input Validation.
Improve API resilience against DoS/DDoS attacks using Rate Limiting and resource management.
Apply approaches for protecting data transmission with TLS/SSL.
Support security event tracking through Logging and Monitoring.
Identify vulnerabilities using API penetration testing methodologies and prepare security assessment reports.

Training Outline

1. Introduction to API Security and Fundamental Concepts

Understanding Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)
The role of APIs in modern software architectures
Why API security is important
Evaluating security requirements for API-based systems

2. Authentication Mechanisms

Understanding Authentication
The role of authentication in API access
Evaluating secure authentication approaches

3. OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect

Exploring OAuth 2.0 flows
Understanding OpenID Connect (OIDC)
Selecting appropriate secure sign-in and access models for different system requirements
Integrating authentication mechanisms into API-based systems

4. Authorization Security

Introduction to Authorization
Managing role-based access with RBAC (Role-Based Access Control)
Applying attribute-based authorization with ABAC (Attribute-Based Access Control)
Establishing secure authorization hierarchies

5. Input Validation and Injection Attacks

Understanding Input Validation
Evaluating the security of incoming API data
Risks associated with Injection Attacks
Reducing attack risks through secure input validation techniques

6. API Gateway and Service Protection

The role of API Gateway management in API security
Controlling request traffic with Rate Limiting
Resource management strategies
Improving service resilience against DoS and DDoS attacks

7. Secure Data Communication, Logging, and Monitoring

Protecting data transmission with TLS/SSL
Fundamental approaches to maintaining data confidentiality
Logging practices
Monitoring techniques
Supporting security event tracking and incident response processes

8. API Security Testing and Penetration Testing Methodologies

Introduction to API Penetration Testing
Identifying API security vulnerabilities
Evaluating security findings
Preparing security assessment reports aligned with international standards

Why Choose Us

Leading UK-based global training provider since 1995.

Experience API Security in Sweden through Bilginç IT Academy's live and interactive virtual classroom environment. Join a Public course as an individual delegate or arrange a dedicated Private / In-house online training program exclusively for your organization.

Delivery Method: Online Instructor-Led
Participation Model: Public / Private (In-house)
Live and Interactive Training: Connect with your instructor in real time and actively participate through discussions, Q&A sessions, practical exercises, and group activities.
Flexible Participation: Join the training from your home, office, or any location with a suitable internet connection.
Expert Trainer Network: Learn from experienced trainers with strong industry backgrounds and practical field expertise.
Over 30 Years of Training Expertise: Benefit from Bilginç IT Academy's professional training experience since 1995.
Worldwide Access: Join our live virtual classrooms from Sweden or anywhere else in the world, or arrange a dedicated online training program for your organization.

Experience API Security through face-to-face Classroom Based training in Sweden. Training can be delivered as a Public course open to individual delegates or as a dedicated Private / In-house class for your organization.

Delivery Method: Classroom Based
Participation Model: Public / Private (In-house)
Face-to-Face Learning: Interact directly with your instructor and fellow delegates in an engaging classroom environment.
Experienced Trainers: Learn from specialists with extensive industry experience and practical real-world knowledge.
Professional Training Environment: Attend training in comfortable, well-equipped classrooms designed to support effective learning.
Practical Learning: Depending on the course, reinforce your knowledge through hands-on exercises, scenarios, case studies, and instructor-led activities.

Arrange API Security in Sweden as a dedicated Onsite training program for your organization. Bilginç IT Academy trainers can deliver the training at your office or another location of your choice, with the program planned around your team's requirements and business objectives.

Delivery Method: Onsite
Participation Model: Private (In-house)
Training at Your Preferred Location: Organize the training at your company's office or another location selected by your organization.
Tailored Course Content: Adapt the training program to your projects, team structure, existing skill levels, and specific business requirements.
Team-Focused Learning: Develop your team around a shared knowledge base while strengthening internal collaboration and knowledge transfer.
Flexible Scheduling: Plan the training dates, location, and program according to your organization's operational requirements.
Worldwide Onsite Delivery: Arrange the training in Sweden or at another preferred location worldwide. Bilginç IT Academy trainers can travel to your selected location to deliver the dedicated training program.

API Security Training in Sweden