In this course, you learn how to secure your APIs. You explore the security concerns you will encounter for your APIs. You learn about OAuth, the primary authorization method for REST APIs. You will learn about JSON Web Tokens (JWTs) and federated security. You also learn about securing against malicious requests, safely sending requests across a public network, and how to secure your data for users of Apigee.Through a combination of lectures, hands-on labs, and supplemental materials, you will learn how to design, build, secure, deploy, and manage API solutions using Google Cloud’s Apigee API Platform.
This is the second course of the Developing APIs with Google Cloud’s Apigee API Platform series. After completing this course, enroll in the API Development on Google Cloud’s Apigee API Platform course.
Describe Apigee terminology and organizational model based on Apigee product capabilities.
Interact with Apigee API Platform.
Explore and put into practice API design, development and management concepts.
Identify capabilities available to secure, scale, and manage APIs and API products.
Syllabus
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Module 0: Introduction
Welcome to API Security! This is the second course in the Developing APIs with Google Cloud’s Apigee API Platform series.
Module 1: Authentication, Authorization, and OAuth
This module introduces API security concerns, OAuth, JSON Web Tokens, SAML and OpenID Connect.
Week 2
Module 2: Content, Transport, and Platform Security
This module introduces content-based attacks, transport security, and protection against unauthorized access
FAQ
Can I preview a course before enrolling?
Yes, you can preview the first video and view the syllabus before you enroll. You must purchase the course to access content not included in the preview.
What will I get when I enroll?
Once you enroll and your session begins, you will have access to all videos and other resources, including reading items and the course discussion forum. You’ll be able to view and submit practice assessments, and complete required graded assignments to earn a grade and a Course Certificate.
When will I receive my Course Certificate?
If you complete the course successfully, your electronic Course Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Course Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.
Why can’t I audit this course?
This course is one of a few offered on Coursera that are currently available only to learners who have paid or received financial aid, when available.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
Reviews
I love this course. I am working as Apigee Product owner, this help me so much.
Great knowledge to acquired. An absolute recommendation to my peers
It was a great learning experience. Thanks a lot for this opportunity.
I came to know oAuth2.0 & security policy implementaiton process in Google APIgee. Recommended to API Engineers.
