We’re excited to announce the addition of six new training modules from APIsec University, now available at the Diamond Level in KnowBe4’s Security Awareness Training (KSAT) library. These new modules focus on one of the most rapidly growing and frequently targeted areas in cybersecurity: API security.
Tanya Janca at SheHacksPurple has stated so well, “APIs are everywhere—and attackers know it. In fact, APIs are now among the leading causes of data breaches, right next to web apps. Unfortunately, many teams still treat API security as an afterthought.”
APIs power almost every web and mobile app today, enabling innovation and interconnectivity across organizations. But this rise in usage has made APIs a prime target for cybercriminals. Thousands of breaches have occurred because of and billions of records have been exposed through insecure APIs. Secure coding is the foundation of secure software, and understanding how APIs work—and how they can be exploited—is critical for anyone involved in developing or maintaining applications. That’s why KnowBe4 is partnering with APIsec University—to raise awareness and help close the knowledge gap around API-related threats.
The New API Security Fundamentals Series Now Available in KSAT Includes:
- Why API Security?
- OWASP API Security Top 10
- API Attack Analysis
- Three Pillars of API Security
- Application Security Technology Landscape
- Best Practices for Securing APIs
These concise, engaging modules are designed to give users a foundational understanding of API risks, how attackers exploit them, and the best practices for securing them. Whether your users are writing code, integrating third-party services, or managing application infrastructure, API education plays a crucial role in strengthening secure coding practices and reducing your organization’s risk exposure.
“KnowBe4 has built an incredible global community focused on security awareness, and we’re thrilled to contribute one of our most popular courses, API Security Fundamentals, to the platform. As attackers increasingly exploit APIs to access applications and data, there’s a critical need to expand awareness and education in this area — and this partnership helps close that gap.”
— Dan Barahona, Co-founder, APIsec University
APIsec University was created to train the next generation of API defenders, and we’re proud to bring this essential content to KnowBe4 customers worldwide.
The new modules are live now—check them out in the KSAT library at the Diamond Level and incorporate them into your security awareness training plan!
