<p>API security is critical in today's interconnected digital landscape. With the increasing reliance on APIs for business operations, protecting them from threats has never been more important.</p><h2>Security Essentials</h2><p>Key security measures every API should implement:</p><ul><li>Authentication (OAuth 2.0, JWT)</li><li>Rate limiting and throttling</li><li>Input validation</li><li>Encryption (TLS/SSL)</li><li>Logging and monitoring</li></ul><p>Implementing these security measures will significantly reduce your API's attack surface and protect sensitive data.</p>
