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Intermediate3 weeksREST and GraphQLOWASP API Top 10

Certified API Pentesting

Test REST and GraphQL APIs against the OWASP API Security Top 10, from broken authentication to mass assignment and SSRF.

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10Modules
2API types
3 weeksDuration
100+Students trained
What is this course

Break the APIs behind every app

Modern apps run on APIs, and APIs leak data when authorization fails. This course teaches end-to-end API pentesting with hands-on labs, mapped to the OWASP API Security Top 10.

  • Master end-to-end API penetration testing
  • Identify critical API authentication and authorization flaws
  • Test REST, GraphQL and cloud-based APIs
  • Apply the OWASP API Security Top 10 in real-world scenarios
  • Deliver professional pentest reports
01Set up the labTools and test environment
02Recon the APIMap endpoints, versions and docs
03Attack authAuthentication and authorization flaws
04Go deeperMass assignment, asset management, SSRF
05Report itIndustry-standard API findings
Why this course

What you gain from this course

Hands-on API security, taught by people who hunt on real targets.

Real-world API labs

Practise on API targets that behave like production systems.

REST and GraphQL

Cover the two API styles modern apps use most.

OWASP API Top 10

Work through every major API risk category.

Taught by bug hunters

Learn from instructors who actively hunt bugs.

Lifetime access

Keep access to course materials and updates.

Professional reports

Write API findings that teams can fix quickly.

Career goals

Where this course can take you

API security is one of the fastest-growing skills in application security.

Start

API Security Tester

Test APIs for security flaws.

Next

VAPT Analyst

Cover APIs in client assessments.

Grow

Penetration Tester

Lead web and API engagements.

Lead

AppSec Engineer

Secure API design and development.

Your learning path: VAPT Web Exploitation → Certified API Pentesting → Mobile App Pentesting
How you earn

API bugs pay well

Broken API authorization often exposes sensitive data, which programs rate as high severity.

Bug bounty rewards

API flaws like BOLA often lead to high-severity reports.

API security roles

Companies hire testers who can secure their APIs.

Freelance assessments

Offer API security testing to startups and product teams.

Higher severity, higher reward

Programs pay based on how serious the bug is (Bugcrowd taxonomy).

P1Critical
P2High
P3Medium
P4Low
P5Informational
HackerOneBugcrowdIntigritiYesWeHack

Rewards are set by each program and vary by company and severity. Earnings depend on your effort and are not guaranteed.

Syllabus

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10 modulesREST and GraphQLOWASP API Top 10Hands-on labs
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Certificate and certification

Finish the course. Pass the exam.

Every student gets a course completion certificate. Take the certification exam to get certified.

Included for everyone

Course completion certificate

Complete the course and receive a GlobalHackers certificate of completion, which you can add to your resume and LinkedIn profile.

Certification exam

Certified API Pentesting certification

At the end of the course, take the GlobalHackers certification exam. Pass it to earn the Certified API Pentesting certification.

Practical examHands-onPass to get certified
Who is it for

Made for API testers

For testers and developers who want to secure the APIs modern apps depend on.

Penetration testersAdding API testing skills
Bug bounty huntersLooking for high-value API bugs
DevelopersWho build and secure APIs
Security analystsExpanding into AppSec

What you need

  • Basic knowledge of HTTP and web apps
  • Familiarity with JSON and how APIs work
  • A laptop and a stable internet connection

What you will be able to do

  • Conduct thorough API security assessments
  • Identify and exploit complex business logic flaws
  • Secure REST and GraphQL endpoints against common attacks
  • Create professional, industry-standard reports
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Your mentor

Manish Gupta

API Security Specialist. Leads the course and the API labs.

Why testers choose this course
  • Hands-on labs with real-world API targets
  • Focus on REST and GraphQL
  • Instruction by active bug bounty hunters
  • Lifetime access to materials and updates
How to enroll

Join the next batch in 4 simple steps

We help you at every step, from choosing the course to your first class.

Book a free callTell us your background and goals. We check if this course is right for you.
Choose your batchPick a batch and timing that fits your college or work schedule.
Confirm your seatComplete registration with our team to lock your seat.
Start learningGet your onboarding details and join your first live class.
FAQ

Questions about this course

Do I need coding knowledge?

Basic understanding of HTTP and JSON helps. You do not need to be a developer.

How long is the course?

The course runs for 3 weeks.

Will I get a certificate?

Yes. Every student who completes the course gets a course completion certificate. Pass the certification exam to earn the Certified API Pentesting certification.

Does it cover GraphQL?

Yes. The course covers both REST and GraphQL APIs.

What should I learn next?

Certified Mobile Application Pentesting, since mobile apps talk to APIs.

Ready to break APIs ethically?

Book a free counselling call and get the next batch dates.

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