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4 hours2 hours lecture + 2 hours hands-on labs

API Security and Zero Trust Architecture

This session focuses on API security testing and zero trust implementation. Students learn to secure REST, GraphQL, and gRPC APIs, implement OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect, and design zero trust architectures with micro-segmentation and continuous verification.

Learning Objectives

Secure APIs across different architectures

Implement modern authentication and authorization

Design and deploy zero trust architectures

Test APIs for security vulnerabilities

Build continuously verified security controls

Topics Covered

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API security fundamentals and OWASP Top 10

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REST, GraphQL, and gRPC security patterns

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OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect implementation

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API authentication and authorization

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API gateway security configurations

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Zero trust architecture principles

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Micro-segmentation strategies

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Continuous verification and monitoring

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API penetration testing techniques

Skills You'll Gain

API Security TestingOAuth/OIDC ImplementationZero Trust DesignMicro-segmentationAPI Gateway Configuration

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