1. Authentication & Authorization
- Always implement strong authentication mechanisms (e.g., OAuth 2.0, JWT)
- Use multi-factor authentication (MFA) 🔐 for critical systems
- Regularly review access permissions 📄
2. Data Protection
- Encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit 🧾
- Apply HTTPS everywhere 🌐
- Use AES-256 for data encryption (see Encryption Guide)
3. Input Validation
- Sanitize all user inputs 🧼
- Prevent SQL injection and XSS attacks ⚠️
- Use WAF (Web Application Firewall) for automated protection
4. Regular Updates
5. Logging & Monitoring
- Enable detailed logging 📖
- Use SIEM tools for real-time monitoring ⚙️
- Set up alerts for suspicious activity 🚨