Course Objective
What this programme helps you achieve
A hands-on 2 days programme that builds practical, job-ready capability in this area. Delivered through guided walkthroughs, worked examples and reusable checklists you can apply immediately.
UnderstandBuild a clear, structured understanding of the core concepts, terminology and drivers behind this domain.
ApplyTranslate the framework into practical actions, controls and working methods you can use on real engagements.
AssessEvaluate current-state maturity, identify gaps and prioritise the improvements that reduce the most risk.
DeliverProduce the artefacts, evidence and reporting expected of a competent practitioner in this area.
Market Need
Why this matters now
API Security Testing and OWASP API Security Top 10 addresses a capability that organisations increasingly need but often lack in a structured, defensible form. Teams frequently rely on ad-hoc knowledge, scattered documents or vendor claims instead of a repeatable method.
This programme closes that gap. It gives participants a shared vocabulary, a practical method and a set of reusable artefacts so the organisation can operate this domain consistently rather than reactively.
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Framework alignment: OWASP API Security Top 10 (2023).
What makes this programme useful
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Practical Focus
Every module is grounded in real scenarios, walkthroughs and reusable checklists rather than theory alone.
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Career Relevant
Skills map directly to in-demand roles and to how organisations actually operate this domain.
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Structured Path
A logical progression from fundamentals to applied practice, with a clear takeaway toolkit.
Key Learning Areas
What participants will learn
API architecture: REST, GraphQL and authentication
OWASP API Security Top 10 overview
Broken object level authorization (BOLA/IDOR)
Broken authentication and function-level authorization
Excessive data exposure and mass assignment
Rate limiting, resource consumption and abuse
Testing tooling and methodology for APIs
Reporting and secure API design guidance
2 Days Agenda
Structured learning flow
Day 1
Day 1 — API Attack Surface & Authorization
API architecture: REST, GraphQL and authentication; OWASP API Security Top 10 overview; Broken object level authorization (BOLA/IDOR); Broken authentication and function-level authorization.
Day 2
Day 2 — Data Exposure, Abuse & Reporting
Excessive data exposure and mass assignment; Rate limiting, resource consumption and abuse; Testing tooling and methodology for APIs; Reporting and secure API design guidance.
Audience & Entry Level
Who should attend?
This programme is designed for professionals who work with, or are moving into, this area of cybersecurity, governance or technology.
Penetration TesterSecurity AnalystRed Team MemberApplication Security EngineerVAPT ConsultantBlue Team (cross-skill)System / Network AdminSecurity Enthusiast
Recommended prerequisite
A general awareness of information security or IT concepts is helpful. No specific certification is required to attend.
Learning Outcome
What participants should be able to do after the course
- Confidently work with api architecture: rest, graphql and authentication.
- Confidently work with owasp api security top 10 overview.
- Confidently work with broken object level authorization (bola/idor).
- Confidently work with broken authentication and function-level authorization.
- Confidently work with excessive data exposure and mass assignment.