Trainings, courses, certificates
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<p> This page is a reflection of what I've been learning in the last two years related to code security, API security, and cybersecurity overall.</p>
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APIsec Certified Practitioner
The APIsec Certified Practitioner accreditation is awarded by APIsec University to cybersecurity professionals who have demonstrated practical API security expertise. To qualify for the exam, I completed 5 core courses: API Security Fundamentals, OWASP API Top 10 and Beyond, API Authentication, API Documentation Best Practices, and Securing API Servers, and then pass a 100 question exam on API security topics.
Certified API Security Analyst
The Certified API Security Analyst certification is awarded to individuals who demonstrate broad API security expertise. The exam covered API risks, threats, and best practices across the OWASP API Security Top 10 and more.
Student presentation
During the Trust4Future Conference on June 24th 2025, hosted simultaneously in Edinburgh and Istanbul, to showcase how this deep tech program has helped my work as a developer, I gave a short presentation on “Applied Cryptography in API Security Using JWT Implementation Vulnerabilities as Case Study”.
Trust4Future Course
The Trust4Future training held between March and June 2025 and hosted by the EIT Deep Tech Talent Initiative, Edinburgh Napier University, TAGES RDI, and the Istanbul Blockchain Women Association, aimed to develop deep skills in digital trust, including cryptography, blockchain, AI and cybersecurity.
Certified in Cybersecurity
The vendor-neutral CC credential issued by ISC2, starts newcomers on their path to advanced cybersecurity certifications and future leadership roles. It proves to organizations that newly certified team members understand fundamental security principles and operations, network security and access controls and that they have the skills to meet and exceed performance standards in their beginning roles.
APIsec University Ambassador
Awarded to passionate API security advocates who help grow the cybersecurity, IT, and dev communities by promoting APIsec University’s cutting-edge training. Ambassadors play a key role in educating peers, sharing knowledge, and supporting API security best practices.
APISEC|CON BTS 2025
This live conference featured educational sessions on API security, offensive security, and penetration testing experts from across the globe. Not only did I have the chance to learn from professionals with extensive expertise in the field, but I also had the honor to be one of the presenters and speak about securing 3rd party APIs from my perspective as a developer.
Secure JavaScript Training
Since JavaScript is my main programming language, this training offered by Tanya Janca was very educational as it provided over 30 tips on avoiding dangerous functions, securely handling user input, avoiding XSS, and a lot more.
Secure Coding
This course, created by Tanya Janca on Semgrep Academy, covered language and framework specifics, secure design, security architecture, threat modelling, and more. Hence, I learned valuable insights into what developers can do to ensure they build stable and secure applications. This course helped me think critically about security throughout the development process.
Semgrep 101
This course, created by Tanya Janca on Semgrep Academy, delved into the critical areas of static analysis, software supply chain security, secrets detection, and the Semgrep product family. Following this course, I started using Semgrep in my Next.js projects, which helped me identify potential vulnerabilities in my code and write more secure code.
Hack the Box Modules
This Student Transcript from Hack the Box Academy documents the modules I have completed so far. By doing practical labs on this platform, I aimed to gain a basic understanding of Linux commands and attacking/ defending web applications.
