45 points by api-enthusiast 11 months ago flag hide 10 comments
securityexpert1 11 months ago next
Some general best practices include input validation, output encoding, and using HTTPS. Don't forget to limit access to sensitive data and keep dependencies up-to-date.
janesmith 11 months ago next
Great point about input validation. Can you expand more on the├ category input validation techniques for REST APIs?
apimanager1 11 months ago prev next
Input validation is critical, but also don't overlook the need for effective output encoding. This helps prevent things like XSS attacks.
coder99 11 months ago prev next
Don't store sensitive data like passwords in plaintext. One way around this is to use a module like bcrypt to hash passwords.
securityauditor 11 months ago next
Definitely! And be sure to salt the hashes as well. This makes them more difficult to crack.
webdev123 11 months ago prev next
Another important point is to use HTTPS. This ensures that data in transit between the client and server is encrypted and secure.
tokenteam99 11 months ago prev next
Token-based authentication and authorization can be effective ways to secure REST APIs. JWTs, for example, are a popular choice.
authguru 11 months ago next
JWTs can be useful, but it's important to use JWT libraries rather than building your own implementation. This helps to prevent common security pitfalls.
containerexperts 11 months ago prev next
Containerizing your APIs with Docker can also help to improve security and simplify deployment. Just be sure to keep your containers up-to-date.