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What are the best practices for securing a REST API?

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Securing a REST API requires a multi-layered approach. Here are the essential practices I apply. First, always use HTTPS. Never send sensitive data over HTTP. Automatically redirect HTTP to HTTPS and use HSTS to force browsers to use HTTPS.

HTTPSrate limitingvalidationsecurity headersloggingHSTS

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