Secure API Development Virtual Internship
In this virtual internship, students will learn to design and implement secure, production-ready APIs with authentication, authorization, and data protection using industry-standard technologies like OAuth, JWT, and HTTPS. They will gain hands-on experience building APIs in popular backend languages and frameworks, and learn best practices for secure API development, deployment, and maintenance.
Track Overview
Tasks & Milestones
Security Threat Assessment
IntermediateConduct a security threat assessment for a sample API, identifying potential vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies.
API Security Standards Research
IntermediateResearch and summarize the key industry standards and best practices for secure API development.
Implement OAuth-based Authentication
IntermediateDevelop an API that uses the OAuth 2.0 protocol for user authentication and authorization.
Implement JWT-based Authentication
IntermediateDevelop an API that uses JSON Web Tokens (JWT) for user authentication and authorization.
Implement Data Encryption
IntermediateDevelop an API that encrypts sensitive data using industry-standard encryption algorithms and protocols.
Implement Role-based Access Control
IntermediateDevelop an API that uses role-based access control (RBAC) to manage user permissions and resource access.
Implement Secure API Deployment
IntermediateDeploy an API securely using HTTPS, load balancing, and other best practices.
Implement API Logging and Monitoring
IntermediateDevelop an API that includes comprehensive logging and monitoring capabilities to detect and respond to security incidents.
Prerequisites
- • Proficiency in a backend programming language (e.g., Python, Node.js, Java, Go)
- • Understanding of web application development and RESTful API design
Certificate
Certificate of Completion
Earn a certificate upon successful completion