CyberSafe API Security Training Program 2025
Job Description
CyberSafe API Security Training Program 2025
The CyberSafe API Security Training Program is a 12-week intensive learning experience designed to equip female aspiring cybersecurity professionals with the skills to secure APIs, one of today’s most critical attack surfaces.
With cyber threats increasingly targeting APIs, this program builds the technical depth and practical skills needed to safeguard critical systems.
Participants gain hands-on training in API fundamentals, authentication, encryption, and advanced penetration testing techniques.
Through expert-led instruction and practical labs, learners not only build technical expertise but also develop the confidence to thrive in global cybersecurity careers.
Summary of the CyberSafe API Security Training Program 2025
- Type: Training
- Location: Remote
- Sponsor: CyberGirls
- Duration: 12 weeks
- Eligible Countries: All
- Benefits: Hands-on Learning and Expert-led Training, Mentorship and Community Support, Certificate Awarding…etc
- Deadline: October 18, 2025
Eligibility Criterias for the CyberSafe API Security Training Program 2025
- Women aged 20-40 years old, anywhere in the world.
- Students, graduates, or professionals who already have a background in cybersecurity through formal study, training, or work.
- Applicants who are familiar with basic cybersecurity concepts, such as threats, vulnerabilities, and testing approaches.
- Prior knowledge of web technologies like HTTP, REST, and JSON is expected but not compulsory.
- Applicants must be committed to completing all 12 weeks and dedicate 6 to 8 hours per week to labs and assignments.
Why Join the CyberSafe API Security Training Program 2025
- Expert-led Training: Delivered by seasoned professionals and industry-certified trainers
- Hands-on Learning: Experience working with deliberately vulnerable applications and real-world attack scenarios through practical labs and projects.
- Mentorship and Community Support: Learn alongside peers and mentors committed to your growth
- Certificate Awarding: Certificate of completion, with outstanding performers receiving exam vouchers.
What You’ll Learn
Over the course of 12 weeks, beneficiaries will:
- Gain practical, in-depth knowledge of API security mapped to the OWASP API Top 10.
- Learn secure authentication and authorization techniques.
- Learn to secure API servers and gateways
- Complete hands-on API penetration testing and vulnerability reporting projects.
- Tackle advanced topics like securing AI-powered APIs.
What You’ll Need
- A laptop with at least 8GB RAM and a stable internet.
- Ability to install security tools such as Burp Suite, Postman, and command line utilities.
- Curiosity and discipline to practice offensive security testing.
Deadline: October 18, 2025