Answer
- Force HTTPS
- Use
[Authorize] - Limit payload size
- Use secure headers
- Validate all inputs
- Implement logging & monitoring
Quick Answer
Web API security best practices: always use HTTPS, authenticate every endpoint ([Authorize]), validate all inputs, use parameterized queries for DB access, return minimal error details (no stack traces), implement rate limiting, keep dependencies updated, scan for vulnerabilities (Snyk, OWASP), log security events (failed auth, suspicious requests), and apply CORS restrictions to trusted origins only.
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