How do we design secure and safe APIs? The rise in API-related security breaches highlights the necessity for robust API security. Let’s look at 12 essential tips for improving API security: 𝗛𝗧𝗧𝗣𝗦 ↳ Enforcing HTTPS for all API connections is a critical step in securing sensitive data since it ensures data encryption in transit, preventing attacks and interceptions. 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 ↳ Throttling and rate limiting are vital for reducing API abuse and prote