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What is an API?
An API (Application Programming Interface) is a data exchange used by web applications to transfer information between systems. APIs are used by programmers in mobile applications and web applications.
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Why is API penetration testing important?
A poorly secured API can open security gaps and vulnerabilities, not just for the API but for any other system that it is connected to as well.
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Who needs API penetration testing?
Any business that uses mobile or web applications that have an API back-end should have periodic API penetration testing. API security is an essential component of application security.
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What are the benefits of Pen Testing?
Penetration testing helps proactively identify vulnerabilities and attack vectors within systems and web applications that could be leveraged by adversaries.
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How do you perform an API penetration test?
API pen testing begins with scoping to understand the client's infrastructure, software stack, and API documentation. Once a project is properly scoped pen testers typically begin with manual testing methods to gain a clear understanding of how the APIs work. From here, testers use automated testing tools for further research. When a suspected vulnerability is found, testers work on exploiting the vulnerability to see how it could impact the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of the systems.
