API Security Cheatsheet
Production reference for securing HTTP APIs: JWT verification, OAuth2/OIDC flows, security headers (HSTS/CSP/XFO), CORS, mTLS, webhook signatures, and rate limiting.
What This Reference Covers
- High-signal commands and checks for day-to-day production work.
- Security and reliability notes that explain what can go wrong when a command is used casually.
- Debugging vocabulary for incidents, code reviews, platform audits, and interview preparation.
Recommended Next Steps
Start with the commands that match your current task, then follow the related CodersSecret material for deeper context on architecture, risk, and operational tradeoffs.
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