APIs are the backbone of modern software development, allowing you to build innovative applications that seamlessly integrate across ecosystems. As your API becomes the lifeblood of your application, it becomes a prime target for attackers. We'll explore the latest trends in API hacking, including common vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and real-world examples of API breaches. We'll look at best practices which can help to secure your APIs.

Sam Stepanyan is an OWASP Global Board member and an OWASP London Chapter Leader, and an Independent Application Security Consultant and Security Architect with over 20 years of experience in the IT industry with a background in software engineering and web application development. Sam has worked for various financial services institutions in the City of London specialising in Application Security consulting, Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), developer training, source code reviews and vulnerability management. He is also a Subject Matter Expert in Web Application Firewalls (WAF) and SIEM systems. Sam holds a Master's degree in Software Engineering and a CISSP certification.