This document outlines the security features and best practices for using the Nova API. Security is a critical aspect of any API design, ensuring data integrity, confidentiality, and availability.

Authentication 🔐

Nova API supports multiple authentication methods:

  • Token Authentication: Use a bearer token in the Authorization header
  • OAuth 2.0: For third-party service integration
  • API Keys: Simple key-based authentication

⚠️ Always use HTTPS to encrypt data in transit. Learn more about security best practices

Authorization 🧾

Access control is managed through:

  • Role-based access control (RBAC)
  • API rate limiting
  • IP whitelisting
secure_authentication

Encryption 🔒

Data protection includes:

  • TLS 1.2+ for secure communication
  • AES-256 for data at rest
  • Secure cookie handling

Security Headers 📜

Important headers for security:

  • Content-Security-Policy
  • X-Content-Type-Options
  • X-Frame-Options
encrypted_data

Security Tools 🛠️

📌 For visual guides on securing APIs, check our Security Dashboard