🔐 Authentication & Authorization
- Use OAuth 2.0 or JWT for secure access control.
- Implement role-based access to restrict sensitive operations.
- Enable mutual TLS for encrypted communication between clients and servers.
🛡️ Data Protection
- Encrypt data in transit using TLS 1.2 or higher.
- Hash sensitive data (e.g., passwords) with strong algorithms like bcrypt.
- Validate and sanitize all inputs to prevent injection attacks.
⚙️ Rate Limiting & Throttling
- Set per-user limits to avoid DDoS attacks.
- Monitor API usage patterns and adjust thresholds dynamically.
- Use token bucket or sliding window algorithms for fair resource allocation.
📊 Monitoring & Logging
- Enable real-time monitoring for suspicious activities.
- Log all API requests and store them securely for audit trails.
- Integrate with SIEM tools to detect and respond to threats quickly.
📜 Compliance & Auditing
- Follow GDPR/ISO 27001 standards for data privacy.
- Regularly audit permissions and update policies.
- Document all security measures for transparency and compliance checks.
For deeper insights into secure API design, visit our Secure API Design Guide.