• Online, Self-Paced

By nature, APIs expose application logic and sensitive data such as Personally Identifiable Information (PII). In addition, new microservices architectures with individual application components have become de facto APIs that significantly expand the attack surface. This course focuses on strategies and solutions used to mitigate Api's unique vulnerabilities and security risks.

Learning Objectives


On successful completion of this course, learners should have the knowledge and skills required to:

  • Define, identify, and create a plan for managing resources
  • Understand uncontrolled resource consumption and the associated risks
  • Identify the common causes that lead to a lack of resources
  • Implement industry best practices to mitigate APIs lack of resources and rate limiting

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):