1. Secure Authentication & Authorization 🔒
- Use OAuth 2.0 for token-based access control
- Implement HTTPS to encrypt all communication
- Validate input to prevent injection attacks
- Rotate secrets regularly (e.g., API keys, passwords)
2. Data Protection 🔒
- Encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit
- Apply input validation and sanitization
- Use role-based access to limit permissions
- Store credentials securely (e.g., hashed passwords)
3. Rate Limiting & Throttling ⚡
- Prevent abuse with IP-based throttling
- Use API key quotas to manage traffic
- Monitor for DDoS attacks via request frequency checks
- Set clear usage policies for developers
4. Monitoring & Logging 🔍
- Enable real-time monitoring for suspicious activity
- Log all API requests and responses
- Use SIEM tools for threat detection
- Set up alerting mechanisms for breaches
5. Additional Resources 📚
