Free API Hacking course!

David Bombal · Beginner ·🔐 Cybersecurity ·3y ago

Key Takeaways

Introduces a free API hacking course with Corey Ball, author of 'Hacking APIs'

Original Description

I interview Corey Ball who wrote the book "Hacking APIs" and he tells us about his book and the free training he is making available. This is a cool announcement :) // MENU // 00:00 - Why talk about pentesting at all? 00:21 - Welcome//Corey 00:48 - What is an API and Why Care? 01:52 - Free API Hacking Course! 02:11 - Overview//Course 02:28 - Do I Need the Book to do the Course? 02:39 - Pre-reqs for Course 03:07 - Cert//When? 03:22 - Hacking APIs//Origin Story 05:34 - The Start//USPS Data Leak 07:31 - OWASP Top 10 Explained 07:49 - API1//Broken Object Level Authorization 08:46 - Testing for BOLA 09:59 - API2//Broken User Authentication 10:35 - Leaked API Keys on GitHub? 10:59 - API3//Excessive Data Exposure 12:05 - API9//Improper Asset Management 13:53 - The World is Running on APIs 14:53 - Who is this Book For? 16:19 - Set Up Hacking Lab 17:47 - You Just Need a Laptop to Start Hacking! 17:52 - Free API Hacking Tools 20:14 - What is Kiterunner 20:47 - Gobuster vs Kiterunner 21:51 - Free Wordlists! 22:05 - What is fuzzing and free fuzzing tool 23:17 - More Tools? 23:47 - How To Find APIs 25:02 - Using nmap to find APIs? 26:09 - Hacking APIs as your start in hacking 28:09 - Difference//REST//GraphQL 29:07 - Learn REST or GraphQL? 31:07 - Take a University Course? 31:44 - Hacking Certifications//Worth It? 33:42 - Being Hacked//How Corey Started 36:31 - Corey's OSCP Experience 38:09 - Hacking APIs As An Alternative Path 38:41 - Resources to Start With 39:26 - Ten Years of Experience? 39:52 - Huge Demand for Hacking APIs 40:25 - The Course is Completely Free 40:47- Breaking Barriers! 41:37 - Thank You & Final Words // Free API hacking course // APIsec Certified Expert Course: https://university.apisec.ai/ // Defcon Workshop notes // https://sway.office.com/HVrL2AXUlWGNDHqy // Books // Hacking API’s by Corey J Ball: https://amzn.to/3JOJG0E Bug Bounty Bootcamp Vickie Li: https://amzn.to/3SPCtBF // YouTube channels mentioned // InsiderPHD: https://www.youtube.com/
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RYU SDN Controller Part 4: Graphical User Interface (GUI): Practical GNS3 SDN and OpenFlow
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2 HPE Network Protector SDN Application Part 1 - Introduction
HPE Network Protector SDN Application Part 1 - Introduction
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3 HPE Network Protector SDN Application Part 2 : DNS Interception using OpenFlow
HPE Network Protector SDN Application Part 2 : DNS Interception using OpenFlow
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4 HPE Network Protector SDN Application Part 3 - Lab Setup using Physical Switches
HPE Network Protector SDN Application Part 3 - Lab Setup using Physical Switches
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5 HPE Network Protector SDN Application Part 4 - Demo of malicious websites blocked
HPE Network Protector SDN Application Part 4 - Demo of malicious websites blocked
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6 HPE Network Protector SDN Application Part 5 - Demo OpenFlow table interception flows
HPE Network Protector SDN Application Part 5 - Demo OpenFlow table interception flows
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7 HPE Network Protector SDN Application Part 6 - Demo of Physical Switch configuration
HPE Network Protector SDN Application Part 6 - Demo of Physical Switch configuration
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8 HPE Network Protector SDN Application Part 7 - Demo Service Insertion Tunnel / GRE Tunnel
HPE Network Protector SDN Application Part 7 - Demo Service Insertion Tunnel / GRE Tunnel
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9 HPE Network Protector SDN Application Part 8 - Demo SDN OpenFlow Reporting
HPE Network Protector SDN Application Part 8 - Demo SDN OpenFlow Reporting
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10 HPE Network Protector SDN Application Part 9 - Demo switches interception of DNS traffic
HPE Network Protector SDN Application Part 9 - Demo switches interception of DNS traffic
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11 GNS3 Talks: GNS3 version 1.5.X Appliance Tips
GNS3 Talks: GNS3 version 1.5.X Appliance Tips
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12 CCNA 200-125 Exam: AAA demo: TACACS+ with GNS3
CCNA 200-125 Exam: AAA demo: TACACS+ with GNS3
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13 GNS3 2.0.0 beta 2 install
GNS3 2.0.0 beta 2 install
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14 CCNA #012: Learn SNMP with GNS3, Wireshark and Solarwinds NPM - CCNA 200-125 exam
CCNA #012: Learn SNMP with GNS3, Wireshark and Solarwinds NPM - CCNA 200-125 exam
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15 CCNA #013: Spanning Tree CCNA Exam Questions: Know the answer? CCNA 200-125 exam
CCNA #013: Spanning Tree CCNA Exam Questions: Know the answer? CCNA 200-125 exam
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16 GNS3 2.0.0 beta : GNS3 VM integration with GNS3 GUI
GNS3 2.0.0 beta : GNS3 VM integration with GNS3 GUI
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17 CCNA #018: Routing exam questions: Who wins? OSPF, EIGRP or RIP? Sure? CCNA 200-125 exam
CCNA #018: Routing exam questions: Who wins? OSPF, EIGRP or RIP? Sure? CCNA 200-125 exam
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18 CCNA #019: Spanning Tree CCNA Exam Questions: Root Bridge, Root Port and more: CCNA 200-125 exam
CCNA #019: Spanning Tree CCNA Exam Questions: Root Bridge, Root Port and more: CCNA 200-125 exam
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19 GNS3 Download, installation and configuration - GNS3 1.5.3 and Windows 10
GNS3 Download, installation and configuration - GNS3 1.5.3 and Windows 10
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20 CCNA #023 EIGRP Neighbor Troubleshooting (DUAL Issues) for the CCNA 200-125 Exam
CCNA #023 EIGRP Neighbor Troubleshooting (DUAL Issues) for the CCNA 200-125 Exam
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21 GNS3 2.0 Architecture and schema Part 1: What is the GNS3 Controller?
GNS3 2.0 Architecture and schema Part 1: What is the GNS3 Controller?
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22 GNS3 2.0 Architecture and schema Part 2: Emulators and virtualization
GNS3 2.0 Architecture and schema Part 2: Emulators and virtualization
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23 CCNA #028 VTP Troubleshooting for the CCNA 200-125 Exam
CCNA #028 VTP Troubleshooting for the CCNA 200-125 Exam
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24 CCNA #029 VTP & DTP Troubleshooting for the CCNA 200-125 Exam
CCNA #029 VTP & DTP Troubleshooting for the CCNA 200-125 Exam
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25 CCNA #030 VTP Troubleshooting for the CCNA 200-125 Exam
CCNA #030 VTP Troubleshooting for the CCNA 200-125 Exam
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26 GNS3 : How to download Cisco IOS images and VIRL images. Which is the best? How do you get them?
GNS3 : How to download Cisco IOS images and VIRL images. Which is the best? How do you get them?
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27 GNS3 ASA setup: Import and configure Cisco ASAv with GNS3
GNS3 ASA setup: Import and configure Cisco ASAv with GNS3
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28 GNS3 switching setup and options: Cisco and other switching options in GNS3
GNS3 switching setup and options: Cisco and other switching options in GNS3
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29 GNS3 switching setup and options Part 2: GNS3 unmanaged built-in switch
GNS3 switching setup and options Part 2: GNS3 unmanaged built-in switch
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30 GNS3 switching setup and options Part 3: Router on a sick with GNS3 unmanaged built-in switch
GNS3 switching setup and options Part 3: Router on a sick with GNS3 unmanaged built-in switch
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31 GNS3 switching setup and options Part 4: Etherswitch Router for Cisco Dynamips Part 1
GNS3 switching setup and options Part 4: Etherswitch Router for Cisco Dynamips Part 1
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32 GNS3 switching setup and options Part 5: Etherswitch Router for Cisco Dynamips Part 2
GNS3 switching setup and options Part 5: Etherswitch Router for Cisco Dynamips Part 2
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33 GNS3 switching setup and options Part 6: Etherswitch, Wireshark, 802.1Q, InterVLAN routing
GNS3 switching setup and options Part 6: Etherswitch, Wireshark, 802.1Q, InterVLAN routing
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34 GNS3 Talks: Docker, Open vSwitch, SDN and OpenFlow Part 1: GNS3 Switching Part 7
GNS3 Talks: Docker, Open vSwitch, SDN and OpenFlow Part 1: GNS3 Switching Part 7
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35 GNS3 Talks: Docker, Open vSwitch, SDN and OpenFlow Part 2: GNS3 Switching Part 8
GNS3 Talks: Docker, Open vSwitch, SDN and OpenFlow Part 2: GNS3 Switching Part 8
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36 GNS3 Talks: Docker, Open vSwitch, SDN and OpenFlow Part 3: GNS3 Switching Part 9
GNS3 Talks: Docker, Open vSwitch, SDN and OpenFlow Part 3: GNS3 Switching Part 9
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37 GNS3 Talks: Docker, Open vSwitch, SDN and OpenFlow Part 4: GNS3 Switching Part 10
GNS3 Talks: Docker, Open vSwitch, SDN and OpenFlow Part 4: GNS3 Switching Part 10
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38 GNS3 Talks: Docker, Open vSwitch, SDN and OpenFlow Part 5: GNS3 Switching Part 11
GNS3 Talks: Docker, Open vSwitch, SDN and OpenFlow Part 5: GNS3 Switching Part 11
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39 GNS3 Nexus (NX-OSv) switch setup and configuration Part 1: GNS3 switching options Part 12
GNS3 Nexus (NX-OSv) switch setup and configuration Part 1: GNS3 switching options Part 12
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40 GNS3 Nexus (NX-OSv) switch setup and configuration Part 2: GNS3 switching options Part 13
GNS3 Nexus (NX-OSv) switch setup and configuration Part 2: GNS3 switching options Part 13
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41 GNS3 Talks: Docker, Open vSwitch, SDN and OpenFlow Part 6: GNS3 Switching Part 14
GNS3 Talks: Docker, Open vSwitch, SDN and OpenFlow Part 6: GNS3 Switching Part 14
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42 GNS3 Talks: Docker, Open vSwitch, SDN and OpenFlow Part 7: GNS3 Switching Part 15
GNS3 Talks: Docker, Open vSwitch, SDN and OpenFlow Part 7: GNS3 Switching Part 15
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43 GNS3 Cisco CSR 1000v setup and configuration Part 1: GNS3 NFV
GNS3 Cisco CSR 1000v setup and configuration Part 1: GNS3 NFV
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44 GNS3 Cisco CSR 1000v setup and configuration Part 2: GNS3 NFV
GNS3 Cisco CSR 1000v setup and configuration Part 2: GNS3 NFV
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45 GNS3 Talks: Use the NAT node to connect GNS3 to the Internet easily!
GNS3 Talks: Use the NAT node to connect GNS3 to the Internet easily!
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46 GNS3 Talks: GNS3 2.0 RC1 is now available
GNS3 Talks: GNS3 2.0 RC1 is now available
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47 GNS3 Talks: GNS3 2.0 Portable Projects - easily export and import GNS3 projects
GNS3 Talks: GNS3 2.0 Portable Projects - easily export and import GNS3 projects
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48 GNS3 Talks: Multiple clients sharing projects in real time, plus console session shadowing!
GNS3 Talks: Multiple clients sharing projects in real time, plus console session shadowing!
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49 CCNA #035 NAT Troubleshooting Scenario 1 - Can you find the issue? CCNA Exam 200-125 troubleshooting
CCNA #035 NAT Troubleshooting Scenario 1 - Can you find the issue? CCNA Exam 200-125 troubleshooting
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50 CCNA #036 NAT Troubleshooting Scenario 2 - Can you find the issue? CCNA Exam 200-125 troubleshooting
CCNA #036 NAT Troubleshooting Scenario 2 - Can you find the issue? CCNA Exam 200-125 troubleshooting
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51 GNS3 Talks: ESXi, GNS3 VM and KVM support Part 1: leverage servers and the cloud
GNS3 Talks: ESXi, GNS3 VM and KVM support Part 1: leverage servers and the cloud
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52 CCNA #037 OSPF Troubleshooting - can you find the issue? CCNA Exam 200-125 troubleshooting
CCNA #037 OSPF Troubleshooting - can you find the issue? CCNA Exam 200-125 troubleshooting
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53 GNS3 Talks: ESXi, GNS3 VM and KVM support Part 2:  leverage servers and the cloud
GNS3 Talks: ESXi, GNS3 VM and KVM support Part 2: leverage servers and the cloud
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54 CCNA #038 NAT Troubleshooting Scenario 3 - Can you find the issue? CCNA Exam 200-125 troubleshooting
CCNA #038 NAT Troubleshooting Scenario 3 - Can you find the issue? CCNA Exam 200-125 troubleshooting
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55 CCNA #039 - OSPF DR, BR and DROTHER Election - do you know the answers?
CCNA #039 - OSPF DR, BR and DROTHER Election - do you know the answers?
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56 CCNA #040 NAT Troubleshooting Scenario 4 - Can you find the issue? CCNA Exam 200-125 troubleshooting
CCNA #040 NAT Troubleshooting Scenario 4 - Can you find the issue? CCNA Exam 200-125 troubleshooting
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57 GNS3 Talks: Arista vEOS GNS3 import and configuration Part 1
GNS3 Talks: Arista vEOS GNS3 import and configuration Part 1
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58 CCNA #041 - OSPF DR, BR and DROTHER Election - do you know the answers?
CCNA #041 - OSPF DR, BR and DROTHER Election - do you know the answers?
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59 GNS3 Talks: Arista vEOS GNS3 import and configuration Part 2
GNS3 Talks: Arista vEOS GNS3 import and configuration Part 2
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60 GNS3 Talks: ipterm: Linux, Docker, Python, SDN and more! Part 1
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Chapters (42)

Why talk about pentesting at all?
0:21 Welcome//Corey
0:48 What is an API and Why Care?
1:52 Free API Hacking Course!
2:11 Overview//Course
2:28 Do I Need the Book to do the Course?
2:39 Pre-reqs for Course
3:07 Cert//When?
3:22 Hacking APIs//Origin Story
5:34 The Start//USPS Data Leak
7:31 OWASP Top 10 Explained
7:49 API1//Broken Object Level Authorization
8:46 Testing for BOLA
9:59 API2//Broken User Authentication
10:35 Leaked API Keys on GitHub?
10:59 API3//Excessive Data Exposure
12:05 API9//Improper Asset Management
13:53 The World is Running on APIs
14:53 Who is this Book For?
16:19 Set Up Hacking Lab
17:47 You Just Need a Laptop to Start Hacking!
17:52 Free API Hacking Tools
20:14 What is Kiterunner
20:47 Gobuster vs Kiterunner
21:51 Free Wordlists!
22:05 What is fuzzing and free fuzzing tool
23:17 More Tools?
23:47 How To Find APIs
25:02 Using nmap to find APIs?
26:09 Hacking APIs as your start in hacking
28:09 Difference//REST//GraphQL
29:07 Learn REST or GraphQL?
31:07 Take a University Course?
31:44 Hacking Certifications//Worth It?
33:42 Being Hacked//How Corey Started
36:31 Corey's OSCP Experience
38:09 Hacking APIs As An Alternative Path
38:41 Resources to Start With
39:26 Ten Years of Experience?
39:52 Huge Demand for Hacking APIs
40:25 The Course is Completely Free
41:37 Thank You & Final Words
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