Security Testing

Shipping Secure APIs: Threat Models and Tests Shipping secure APIs means designing, building, and testing interfaces with security in mind from day one. APIs connect teams, partners, and customers, and a weak point can expose data or undermine trust. The goal is to map possible attacks against your API surface and verify that defenses work in real life. Threat modeling: a lightweight approach A practical start is to ask three questions: what are we protecting, who might attack, and where can attackers reach us? Make a quick list of data, users, and services, then map endpoints, webhooks, and queues. Use a simple STRIDE lens to spot risks: Spoofing, Tampering, Information disclosure, Denial of service, and Elevation of privilege. This helps teams discuss risks without heavy tooling. ...

Penetration Testing Essentials: How to Find and Fix Flaws Penetration testing is about finding flaws before attackers do. A good test starts with clear goals, not chaos. Define what you protect, who can access it, and what counts as a critical risk. This planning helps you stay ethical, legal, and focused on real threats. Use a simple, repeatable method: plan, discover, verify, remediate, report. Begin with reconnaissance to map the attack surface: enumerate hosts, services, and assets. Then assess for common weaknesses with both automated scans and manual checks. Always seek evidence and avoid disruption to normal users. ...