Security Guides

A real example of API abuse—$50K in bills. No rate limits, no alerts. Here's what happened and how to prevent it.

Add rate limiting to your API with AWS API Gateway. Throttling, usage plans, and per-key limits.

A leaked API key can cost you thousands and expose your data. Here's what happens and what to do immediately.

You just realized your API key is in client-side JavaScript. Here's how to contain the damage, rotate credentials, and fix the architecture so it never happens again.

Putting API keys in JavaScript or mobile apps is one of the most common—and costly—security mistakes. Here's why and what to do instead.

Both store secrets. When to use Secrets Manager vs Parameter Store—rotation, cost, and use cases.

Add rate limiting to your API with Cloudflare. No code changes—configure rules at the edge.

API abuse leaves patterns. High volume, unusual user agents, datacenter IPs. Here's how to detect them.

IAM least privilege means granting only the permissions each role needs. Here's a simple example and how to apply it.

JWT and API keys both authenticate requests. When to use each—stateless vs stateful, revocation, and use cases.

AI API keys are high-value targets. Here's how to keep them secure and prevent abuse before your bill explodes.

Public APIs need protection even when you can't require user accounts. Rate limits, IP checks, and API keys can stop abuse.

A public API with no rate limits is an open invitation for abuse. Here's what can go wrong and how to protect your endpoints.

Rotating API keys without downtime. Create new, update config, deploy, then revoke old. Here's the process.

API keys in frontend code are never secure. Here's how to architect your app so keys stay server-side and your frontend stays safe.

OpenAI keys are high-value targets. Here's how to keep them secure—backend only, rate limits, and quotas.

Scrapers extract your data and abuse your API. Here's how to detect them and stop the attack before it costs you.