API Security in Action

"API Security in Action" is a practical guide for experienced developers seeking to build secure, scalable REST APIs. Covering essential techniques such as authentication, authorization, encryption, and threat protection, the book equips readers with the skills to design robust APIs across various environments, including microservices and IoT. Through hands-on examples, including creating a social network API, it emphasizes developing defenses against complex security threats in modern, data-centric architectures.