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What Is An API ?

The document provides an introduction to Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), focusing on their definition, types, and components, particularly in the context of web APIs. It discusses the importance of APIs, their common use cases, benefits, and potential security risks, setting the stage for further lessons on pentesting. Additionally, it highlights the significance of API documentation and introduces testing tools like Postman and Swagger.

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What Is An API ?

The document provides an introduction to Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), focusing on their definition, types, and components, particularly in the context of web APIs. It discusses the importance of APIs, their common use cases, benefits, and potential security risks, setting the stage for further lessons on pentesting. Additionally, it highlights the significance of API documentation and introduces testing tools like Postman and Swagger.

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CAPIE

Certified API Pentesting Industry Expert


1.0 An Introduction to AP
1.1 What is
API ?
1.1 what is an api

● Definition:
○ Application Programming Interface
○ sometimes apps need to communicate
○ Can be on different levels - OS, web …
○ We will focus on web APIs
● The importance of APIs in today’s digital age

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2. Types of api

● Web APIs (e.g. REST, SOAP, GraphQL).


● Database APIs
● Operating system APIs
● Library & Framework APIs

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3. How apis work

● Request & Response Model.


● HTTP Methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE).
● Status Codes.

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4. Api components

● Endpoints
● Parameters
● Headers
● Payload/Body.

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5. AUTHENTICATION & AUTHORIZATION

● API Keys.
● OAuth.
● JWT (JSON Web Tokens).
● Basic Authentication.

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6. Common use cases of apis

● Integration between software applications.


● Mobile apps fetching data.
● Web apps interacting with backend servers.
● Third-party integrations.

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7. Benefits of using apis

● Scalability.
● Modularity.
● Time-saving.
● Integration capabilities.

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8. Potential risks

● Brief introduction to why API security is crucial (this


will set the stage for subsequent lessons in
pentesting).

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9. Api documentation & testing tools

● Importance of clear API documentation.


● Introduction to tools like Postman & Swagger.

https://developers.strava.com/playground/

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10. Conclusion & what’s next

● A recap of the important & function of APIs.


● A teaser for the next lesson, which will likely delve
deeper into security aspects.

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