Which are Basic Building blocks in Ensuring Security of an API?

The basic building blocks in ensuring API security include:

• Authentication: Verifying the identity of users or systems accessing the API to ensure they are who they claim to be.

• Authorization: Defining and enforcing permissions to ensure that authenticated users can only access resources and perform actions they are permitted to.

• Input Validation: Checking and sanitizing all inputs to protect against injection attacks and ensure data integrity.

• Encryption: Encrypting data both in transit and at rest to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access.

• Rate Limiting: Implementing limits on API requests to prevent abuse and mitigate denial-of-service (DoS) attacks.

• Logging and Monitoring: Continuously monitoring API activity and logging events to detect and respond to suspicious behavior promptly.

These components collectively help to secure APIs against various threats and vulnerabilities.

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