Practice Securing Apis (1.3.3) - Security and Best Practices in Advanced Full Stack Web Development

Practice: Securing APIs

Lesson 1.3.3Security and Best Practices in Advanced Full Stack Web Development

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
What does API stand for?
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Think about the purpose of APIs.
Question 2.
What is the purpose of CORS?
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Consider cross-origin requests.
3Question 3.
What is the purpose of rate limiting in APIs?
- To enhance performance
- To restrict API abuse
- To improve user experience
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Think about user requests and server stability.
4Question 4.
True or False: CORS allows unrestricted access to all domains.
- True
- False
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Consider the security implications of unrestricted access.
Question 5.
You are developing a new API for a financial application. Describe your approach to secure it against DDoS attacks, unauthorized access, and data leaks.
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Consider the three main aspect categories—traffic control, authentication, and data protection.
Question 6.
Explain how you would monitor the effectiveness of your API security measures once they are in place.
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Think about continuous assessment and responsiveness to potential threats.

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