• Online, Self-Paced
Course Description
APIs are a critical component of cloud computing, and modern development fueling the success of DevOps. This course enables learners to implement mechanisms to securely manage API requests through the use of API gateways in DevOps and serverless environments.

Learning Objectives

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

  • Deploy secure API gateways to implement core features such as request and response collapsing, API Transformation, and Protocol Translation for microservices-based applications
  • Implement secure Identity and Access Management (IAM) across all services
  • Provide certificate management, secrets management and encryption services
  • Leverage APIs to gather, synthesize, and alert on security-relevant events as part of a comprehensive cybersecurity risk management program

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) identified within the Specialty Areas listed below. Click to view Specialty Area details within the interactive National Cybersecurity Workforce Framework.