Secure your API with these essential practices 🛡️

Authentication

Always use strong authentication methods like OAuth 2.0 🔐

  • Implement token-based authentication
  • Use HTTPS for secure communication
  • Regularly rotate API keys

Data Encryption

Enable TLS 1.3 for data in transit and encrypt sensitive data at rest 🔒

  • Use AES-256 for data at rest
  • Validate SSL/TLS certificates
  • Data_Encryption

Rate Limiting

Implement rate limiting to prevent abuse and DDoS attacks ⚠️

  • Set per-user request limits
  • Use token bucket algorithm
  • Rate_Limiting

Logging & Monitoring

Maintain detailed logs and monitor for suspicious activity 🔍

  • Track API access patterns
  • Set up intrusion detection systems
  • Security_Monitoring

Best Practices

Follow secure coding practices and regularly update dependencies 🛠️

  • Avoid hardcoded secrets
  • Use input validation
  • Secure_Coding_Practices

For more information, visit our /en/guides/api/secure_development guide.