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Developer Security Champion: API Security

This course will teach you about securing web-based APIs. It’ll get you thinking about attacks, defenses, and the resources you should be using.

Gavin JohnsonLynn - Pluralsight course - Developer Security Champion: API Security
by Gavin JohnsonLynn

What you'll learn

Web-based APIs are incredibly common and if your team is creating them, or even just using them, then security knowledge is an absolute must. In this course, Developer Security Champion: API Security, you’ll learn exactly what you need to advance API security within your organization. You’ll explore resources like the OWASP API Security Top 10, which shows you the most common attacks an API is likely to see, along with useful defenses. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll understand some of the important aspects of API security and have the tools you need to start delivering fundamental security controls with your APIs.

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About the author

Gavin JohnsonLynn - Pluralsight course - Developer Security Champion: API Security
Gavin JohnsonLynn

Gavin is passionate about security and has an extensive background in software development in regulated environments. He currently works in a Red Team at a FTSE 100 company.

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