api security checklist
Basics
What is an api security checklist?
An api security checklist is a short list of checks that you tick off per release, and the OWASP API Security Top 10 guides these items. To manage api keys and secrets, store them in configuration rather than sharing files.
What is the OWASP API Security Top 10?
The 2023 edition includes Broken Object Level Authorization and Unrestricted Resource Consumption, so you should check the current edition on the OWASP website. Yes it is. Third party integrations with persistent api access require careful planning.
What is the difference between an api scan and a full test?
An api scan is an automated check that finds some issues, while a full test uses the Orso Connect agent to verify access control and logic. It is an agent. The current version is 2.9.26 released in November 2026.
Is it legal to test my own API?
Yes, testing your own API is generally fine, but you must check hosting terms and get written permission for anything you do not own. This is not legal advice. Consult a professional for your specific situation regarding your API security testing scope.
Using Orso Connect
Does Orso Connect run on Windows?
Yes, Orso Connect is an autonomous AI agent for Windows 10 and 11, and the download button on this site gives the setup program (about 34 MB), not the portable file. A beginners guide to api penetration testing covers basic checks.
Does the agent run the tools itself?
Yes, it runs the tools itself, and every action appears in the chat as a card with its real result, so you see the command output. It pauses before changes. This approach keeps your test plan complete for every release.
Are the results always right?
No, the agent proposes fixes and shows a diff before you accept, so you verify results carefully and never assume an API is secure. A clean test result does not prove that an API is secure.
How does the agent find route handlers and hardcoded keys?
Yes, the agent uses grep and read_file to locate route handlers and hardcoded keys, and it reads the OpenAPI file to list endpoints so you know what exists. It works locally. Send your test items for thorough coverage of your checklist and scan.
Models, privacy and download
Do my files leave the PC?
Yes, chats, working folders and API keys stay on the PC, and secrets in tool output are redacted before they reach the model. No telemetry. With a local model nothing leaves the machine at all for privacy.
How do I verify the download?
The SHA-256 checksum is the unique hash of the downloaded file, and you verify it using the certutil command to ensure the installer has not been tampered with. Match the hash. Run the installer after confirming the calculated value matches the published manifest.
Is orsoapi.com the official Orso Connect website?
Yes, orsoapi.com is the official Orso Connect website, and it hosts the download link for the Windows setup program which is about 34 MB. Updates come through the app. The app shows an Update button when a new version is ready.
