From 3af2a6b6bc1835c86adb3ff0cacdc2f680bbe970 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: M-DEV-1 <135952571+M-DEV-1@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 6 Jun 2024 23:31:17 +0530 Subject: [PATCH] added content to api security (#5814) * added content to api security Added a link to OWASP API Security Top 10 which lists 10, major problems with API security. It is a good resource to understand API security and the problems associated with it. * Update src/data/roadmaps/api-design/content/api-security@qIJ6dUppjAjOTA8eQbp0n.md --------- Co-authored-by: Kamran Ahmed --- .../content/api-security@qIJ6dUppjAjOTA8eQbp0n.md | 6 +++++- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/src/data/roadmaps/api-design/content/api-security@qIJ6dUppjAjOTA8eQbp0n.md b/src/data/roadmaps/api-design/content/api-security@qIJ6dUppjAjOTA8eQbp0n.md index 25ba03c7c..6451eecb6 100644 --- a/src/data/roadmaps/api-design/content/api-security@qIJ6dUppjAjOTA8eQbp0n.md +++ b/src/data/roadmaps/api-design/content/api-security@qIJ6dUppjAjOTA8eQbp0n.md @@ -1,3 +1,7 @@ # API Security -API Security refers to the practices and products that are used to secure application programming interfaces (APIs). In the context of design, it is an essential component that helps ensure that a deployed API achieves its objectives in a safe and secure manner. This includes safeguarding the data, preventing unauthorized access, and protecting the system that hosts the API. API security encompasses the strategies, procedures and technology used to protect APIs from malicious attacks or unauthorized access while guaranteeing optimum performance, availability, and data privacy. \ No newline at end of file +API Security refers to the practices and products that are used to secure application programming interfaces (APIs). In the context of design, it is an essential component that helps ensure that a deployed API achieves its objectives in a safe and secure manner. This includes safeguarding the data, preventing unauthorized access, and protecting the system that hosts the API. API security encompasses the strategies, procedures and technology used to protect APIs from malicious attacks or unauthorized access while guaranteeing optimum performance, availability, and data privacy. + +Have a look at the following resources to understand API security and vulnerabilties further: + +- [OWASP Project API Security](https://owasp.org/API-Security/editions/2023/en/0x00-toc/)