How to maximize security in building API

Your Ultimate Guide to Building Secure APIs, Safeguarding Data and Preventing Attacks

Imagine you’ve created an API that’s crucial to your app’s success. It’s moving data, connecting apps and ensuring everything runs smoothly. But just when things seem to be going well, cyber threats lurk, aiming to exploit any vulnerability. A single breach could tarnish your company’s reputation, lose your users’ trust and cost you profits.

The best way to avoid this disaster is to secure your API from the start. In this guide, we’ll show you the best practices and key tools to protect your API from attacks. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or new to the field, this guide will give you practical steps to secure your API.

Let’s dive in and learn how to build a safe API that keeps your data, users and business protected.

Table of Contents

1. Custom HTTP request headers
2. CORS Protection
3. Validate Request Referer / Origin & Port
4. Sanitize Input
5. Blacklist & Whitelist IP Address
6. Avoid Search Engine Crawler
7. Endpoint Throttle
8. Authentication Throttle