Building Secure APIs for Scalable Applications
Building Secure APIs for Scalable Applications Building secure APIs is essential as applications grow. A well protected API saves time, money, and trust. When many clients rely on your service, small weaknesses can become big problems. A security‑first approach keeps systems resilient and easier to maintain. Start with clear boundaries around authentication, authorization, and data protection. Use a centralized gateway or service mesh to apply security rules consistently. Protect every layer, from transport to data stores, and design for failure so delays or outages don’t leak sensitive information. ...