By adding an API gateway and using OAuth or OpenID Connect to base authorization on access tokens, you can mitigate a bunch of top API security risks.

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APIs are crucial to modern digital solutions, making API security a top priority. Key points include utilizing an API gateway to enforce policies and secure endpoints with HTTPS, and using access tokens like JWTs for robust authorization. These measures help mitigate common risks such as broken object-level authorization and unrestricted resource consumption. Implementing OAuth or OpenID Connect can enhance security further by centralizing the management of access tokens.

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