awesome-api-security-essentials

A vulnerable API designed for learning API security practices

A Node.js/Express app with security vulnerabilities

A modern, vulnerable e-commerce web app

A vulnerable e-commerce web app for security training

A vulnerable Android app with insecure APIs

A vulnerable Java web app for learning application security

A book by Prabath Siriwardena that focuses on OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect protocols for API security.

A book by Brajesh De that includes API security aspects and best practices.

A book covering GraphQL API design, development, and security best practices by Samer Buna.

A practical guide on Breaking Web Application Programming Interfaces.

A practical guide to OAuth 2.0 and API security by Matthias Biehl.

A book on API architecture and development, including security considerations, for both Azure and AWS by Thurupathan Vijayakumar.

Developers should be careful when using third-party APIs and not trust them blindly. Attackers could exploit these third-party services to compromise your API.

API endpoints often expose object identifiers, which can be manipulated by unauthorized users. It's critical to verify permissions for each request.

If authentication is implemented poorly, attackers can hijack user sessions or impersonate users. Always verify the user's identity in a secure way.

APIs must also verify permissions for individual object properties. Without this, attackers can access or manipulate data they shouldn't have access to.

APIs need to handle resource limitations effectively. If not managed properly, excessive requests can lead to service outages or increased operational costs.

APIs must manage user roles and permissions correctly. If not, users could gain unauthorized access to certain functionalities.

A cheat sheet covering API authentication best practices.

A cheat sheet for implementing and securing Content Security Policy in APIs and web applications.

A guide to implementing and securing CORS for APIs and web applications.

A cheat sheet outlining key security aspects and best practices for GraphQL APIs.

A summary of HTTP security headers and their usage for securing APIs.

A cheat sheet focused on input validation for APIs and web applications.

A high-level API design language for describing and designing APIs.

A query language for APIs and a runtime for executing queries against your data.

A standard for describing RESTful APIs using hypermedia.

A specification for building APIs in JSON.

A compact, URL-safe means of representing claims to be transferred between parties.

A widely-adopted authorization framework for securing API access.

A checklist for ensuring the security of API documentation.

A checklist for conducting API security penetration testing.

A checklist for auditing API security.

A self-assessment checklist for evaluating your organization's API security.

A collection of security best practices for GraphQL APIs.

A JWT security checklist provided by Auth0.

A blog and newsletter by Kin Lane that covers various API topics, including security.

A cybersecurity publication with a dedicated section for API security articles. Subscribe to their newsletter for updates.

A cybersecurity podcast network and newsletter that occasionally covers API security topics.

A weekly newsletter that covers web operations and occasionally includes API security articles.

A blog and newsletter that covers various API topics, including security.

A platform for news and analysis on various technology topics, including API security. Subscribe to their newsletter for regular updates.

A mind map covering various aspects of API management, including security considerations.

A visual representation of various API security concepts and best practices.

A visual representation of OAuth 2.0 concepts and components, which are crucial for API security.

A mind map that covers key security aspects of RESTful APIs.

A mind map that delves into security aspects of web services, including APIs.