All API calls require some measure of security and access control. API keys with a sensible ACL can provide enough security without adding too much overhead. With the increased use of microservices for nearly every small and large task, your API ecosystem may need a more granular, and secure method like JWT authorization.
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When API keys are fineWhen it’s time to consider JWT authorizationUsing API keys vs JWT authorizationA word about authentication & authorizationA word about better protection and securityWhat information is in a JWT token?JWT authorization offers flexibility, reliability, and more securityIn sum, sometimes JWT is absolutely needed and sometimes it’s overkillSort: