API Security in Drupal: Tools, Best Practices, and Strategies to Secure APIs

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In today's digital world, APIs are the backbone of interconnectivity between applications and services. Drupal, as one of the most popular and versatile CMS platforms, is no exception. However, with the expansion of APIs, the need to address associated security challenges also arises.

In this talk, we will explore in detail the OWASP Top 10 API Security, a list of the main vulnerabilities that developers and security teams must be aware of when designing, developing, and securing their APIs. We will review the main security modules and tools available in Drupal to test our applications. Finally, we will discuss the best practices to mitigate risks and ensure the security of APIs. Among the points to be covered, we highlight:

  1. API Security Fundamentals
  2. OWASP Top 10 and its importance for API security
  3. Security Modules and Tools in Drupal
  4. Best Practices for API Security

Additional Information

  • Link to Drupal.org: Drupal.org
  • Speakers:
    • Jose Manuel Ortega Candel
  • Room:  AED
  • Session Level: Intermediate
  • Language: Spanish