Amol Kanthe

This guide covers essential concepts in Cybersecurity, Cyber resilience, and Security testing. Introduction to Cybersecurity, Cyber resilience, and Security testing Cybersecurity is the application of technologies, processes, and controls to protect systems, networks, programs, devices, and data from cyberattacks. It aims to reduce the risk of cyberattacks and prevent the unauthorized exploitation of systems and data. Cyber resilience is an organization's ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from cyber threats, enabling adaptation to known and unknown crises. The goal is to help the organization thrive when facing adverse conditions. Security testing involves various methodologies and tools designed to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in systems and applications. It helps ensure that security measures are effective and that the organization complies with relevant security standards. Understa...

What is an API? An API (Application Programming Interface) is a software intermediary that enables two applications to communicate with each other. It comprises a number of subroutine definitions, logs, and tools for creating application software. APIs carry data from servers (database) to the client (user-interface), meaning you can carry data from the backend and populate it to your front-end. APIs are a collection of functions that are executable by other functions of the software application. API vs. Web Service All web services are APIs, but not all APIs are web services. Web services might not contain all the specifications and cannot perform all the tasks that APIs would perform. A Web service uses only three styles of use: SOAP, REST and XML-RPC for communication whereas an API may be exposed in multiple ways. Web services require a network to operate, while APIs don’t need a network for ...