API Automations for the Security Engineer: Tales of an API consumer with Brett Jenson
Welcome to "API Automations for the Security Engineer: Tales of an API Consumer" with Brett Jenson! In this engaging talk, Brett, the Team Lead of Penetration Testing at Wellstar Health System and an upcoming AppSec University instructor, takes us on a retrospective journey through key moments in his career that fueled his passion for learning, exploiting, and securing APIs.
In this video, Brett covers:
0:00 - Introduction
Welcome and overview of the talk.
0:33 - Who is Brett Jenson?
1:06 - Disclaimer
1:17 - Getting Started with APIs
2:29 - Project 1: Automating Reports
4:30 - Project 2: Filter List Automation
6:49 - Project 3: Multi-threaded Reporting Automation
10:03 - Pentest Project: Exploiting API Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Teams
15:51 - Automation Success Stories
Key Takeaways:
-Learn by doing: Engage in projects you're passionate about.
-Automate repetitive tasks to save time and improve efficiency.
-Use APIs to extend capabilities within your team.
-Develop a strong foundation in understanding API documentation, especially Swagger.
-Embrace opportunities for learning through real-world challenges.
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