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In this course, you learn how to secure your APIs. You explore the security concerns you will encounter for your APIs.

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In this course, you learn how to secure your APIs. You explore the security concerns you will encounter for your APIs.

In this course, you learn how to secure your APIs. You explore the security concerns you will encounter for your APIs. You learn about OAuth, the primary authorization method for REST APIs. You will learn about JSON Web Tokens (JWTs) and federated security. You also learn about securing against malicious requests, safely sending requests across a public network, and how to secure your data for users of Apigee. Through a combination of lectures, hands-on labs, and supplemental materials, you will learn how to design, build, secure, deploy, and manage API solutions using Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform.

This is the second course of the Developing APIs with Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform series. After completing this course, enroll in the API Development on Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform course.

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What's inside

Syllabus

Introduction
Authentication, Authorization, and OAuth
Content, Transport, and Platform Security
Course Resources
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Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Designed for developers with a beginning level of experience with APIs; the course assumes you have knowledge and experience with the broader Google Cloud platform
Taught by instructors at Google Cloud, recognized for their work in the industry
Develops skills and knowledge that are core for API management with Google Cloud
Introduces the Google Cloud API platform and its core features
Explores security concerns and teaches skills in how to address them for APIs
Includes hands-on labs for practical experience

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in API Security on Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform with these activities:
Review basic security concepts
Refresh your knowledge of fundamental security principles to enhance your understanding of API security concepts.
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  • Review articles or textbooks on security basics
  • Participate in online discussions or forums on security topics
Organize course materials and notes
Enhance your learning by organizing and reviewing course materials, solidifying your understanding of the concepts covered in the course.
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  • Create a system for organizing lecture notes, assignments, and other materials
  • Review materials regularly, highlighting key concepts
  • Create summaries or mind maps to condense and reinforce your understanding
Participate in API security study group
Enhance your learning through peer collaboration by joining a study group focused on API security, discussing concepts and sharing insights.
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  • Find or create a study group with peers enrolled in the course
  • Establish regular meeting times and set discussion topics
  • Actively participate in group discussions, sharing your knowledge and learning from others
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Follow tutorials on OAuth and JWTs
Gain hands-on experience with OAuth and JWTs by following guided tutorials, solidifying your understanding of these authorization methods.
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  • Find tutorials on OAuth and JWTs from reputable sources
  • Follow the tutorials step-by-step, implementing the concepts in practice
  • Troubleshoot any issues encountered during the tutorials
Solve security challenge questions
Test your understanding of API security by solving realistic challenge questions, improving your problem-solving skills and critical thinking.
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  • Find security challenge questions online or in books
  • Attempt to solve the challenges on your own
  • Review solutions and discuss your approach with peers
Develop a security plan for an API
Apply your knowledge by creating a comprehensive security plan for an API, demonstrating your ability to design and implement robust security measures.
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  • Identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities
  • Develop a plan to mitigate identified security risks
  • Outline implementation strategies for the security plan
Mentor junior developers in API security
Solidify your understanding by sharing your knowledge and mentoring junior developers, reinforcing your grasp of API security concepts and best practices.
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  • Identify opportunities to mentor junior developers
  • Provide guidance and support on API security topics
  • Review code and provide feedback on security practices
Contribute to an open-source API security tool
Enhance your practical skills and connect with the wider community by contributing to an open-source API security tool, expanding your knowledge and making a real-world impact.
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  • Find an open-source API security tool or project
  • Identify an area or feature to contribute to
  • Submit a pull request with your contribution

Career center

Learners who complete API Security on Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Information Security Analyst
Information Security Analysts design, implement, and manage security systems and solutions for organizations. They work to protect organizations from cyberattacks and ensure that their data and systems are secure. This course may be useful to an Information Security Analyst because it teaches the basics of API security, such as authentication and authorization, content and transport security, and platform security.
Cloud Security Engineer
Cloud Security Engineers design, implement, and manage security for cloud computing systems and applications. They work to protect cloud environments from cyberattacks and ensure that data and applications are secure. This course may be useful to a Cloud Security Engineer because it teaches the basics of API security, such as authentication and authorization, content and transport security, and platform security in the cloud.
Security Architect
Security Architects design, implement, and manage security systems and solutions for organizations. They work to protect organizations from cyberattacks and ensure that their data and systems are secure. This course may be useful to a Security Architect because it teaches the basics of API security, such as authentication and authorization, content and transport security, and platform security.
Software Security Engineer
Software Security Engineers design, develop, and implement security features and solutions for software systems and applications. They work to protect software from vulnerabilities and attacks, and ensure that it meets security standards and regulations. This course may be useful to a Software Security Engineer because it teaches the basics of API security, such as authentication and authorization, content and transport security, and platform security.
API Security Analyst
An API Security Analyst protects application programming interfaces (APIs) from cyberattacks. They research, design, and implement strategies and solutions to ensure that APIs are not vulnerable to hackers. This course may be useful to an API Security Analyst because it teaches the basics of API security, such as authentication and authorization, content and transport security, and platform security.
Software Developer
Software Developers design, develop, and test software applications. They work to ensure that software is secure and meets the needs of users. This course may be useful to a Software Developer because it teaches the basics of API security, such as authentication and authorization, content and transport security, and platform security.
Security Consultant
Security Consultants provide advice and guidance to organizations on how to improve their security posture. They help organizations to identify and fix security weaknesses, and develop and implement security plans and policies. This course may be useful to a Security Consultant because it teaches the basics of API security, such as authentication and authorization, content and transport security, and platform security.
Systems Engineer
Systems Engineers design, implement, and manage computer systems and networks. They work to ensure that systems are secure and meet the needs of users. This course may be useful to a Systems Engineer because it teaches the basics of API security, such as authentication and authorization, content and transport security, and platform security.
DevOps Engineer
DevOps Engineers work to bridge the gap between development and operations teams, and ensure that software is developed and deployed securely. This course may be useful to a DevOps Engineer because it teaches the basics of API security, such as authentication and authorization, content and transport security, and platform security.
Network Security Engineer
Network Security Engineers design, implement, and manage network security systems and solutions. They work to protect networks from cyberattacks and ensure that data is secure. This course may be useful to a Network Security Engineer because it teaches the basics of API security, such as authentication and authorization, content and transport security, and platform security.
Penetration Tester
Penetration Testers work to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in computer systems and networks. They help organizations to identify and fix security weaknesses before they can be exploited by attackers. This course may be useful to a Penetration Tester because it teaches the basics of API security, such as authentication and authorization, content and transport security, and platform security.
IT Security Engineer
IT Security Engineers design, implement, and manage security systems and solutions for organizations. They work to protect organizations from cyberattacks and ensure that their data and systems are secure. This course may be useful to an IT Security Engineer because it teaches the basics of API security, such as authentication and authorization, content and transport security, and platform security.
Cloud Architect
Cloud Architects design, implement, and manage cloud computing systems and applications. They work to ensure that cloud environments are secure and meet the needs of users. This course may be useful to a Cloud Architect because it teaches the basics of API security, such as authentication and authorization, content and transport security, and platform security in the cloud.
Application Security Engineer
Application Security Engineers design, implement, and manage security for software applications. They work to protect applications from cyberattacks and ensure that they meet security standards and regulations. This course may be useful to an Application Security Engineer because it teaches the basics of API security, such as authentication and authorization, content and transport security, and platform security.
Technical Support Engineer
Technical Support Engineers provide support to users of software and hardware products. They help users to troubleshoot problems and resolve issues. This course may be useful to a Technical Support Engineer because it teaches the basics of API security, such as authentication and authorization, content and transport security, and platform security.

Reading list

We've selected eight books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in API Security on Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform.
Provides a hands-on approach to API security, covering topics such as authentication, authorization, rate limiting, and threat modeling. It includes practical examples and code snippets to help readers implement effective API security measures.
Provides a detailed overview of web application security vulnerabilities, with a focus on modern web technologies. It covers topics such as cross-site scripting, SQL injection, and web cache poisoning.
Provides insights into the psychology of social engineering attacks, which are a common threat to API security. It teaches readers how to recognize and defend against these attacks, which often target human vulnerabilities rather than technical flaws.
Covers the concepts and best practices of federated identity management, which allows users to access multiple applications with a single set of credentials. It provides insights into the benefits and challenges of federated identity management, as well as guidance on implementing federated identity solutions.
Provides a comprehensive overview of web application security vulnerabilities and attack techniques. It covers a wide range of topics, including authentication and authorization flaws, cross-site scripting, SQL injection, and buffer overflows. While it is not specific to API security, it provides valuable insights into the security risks that APIs face.
Provides a comprehensive overview of cloud security, including best practices for securing cloud-based applications and infrastructure. It covers topics such as cloud security architecture, access control, data protection, and incident response.
Provides a comprehensive set of secure coding guidelines for a variety of programming languages, including Java, C++, and Python. It helps developers write secure code that is less vulnerable to attacks.
Provides a comprehensive reference on the HTTP protocol, which is the foundation of web APIs. It covers topics such as HTTP request and response formats, HTTP status codes, and HTTP caching.

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