In this in-depth guide, I’ll be showing how to secure a Next.js AI app deployed on Vercel. We’ll be taking a hands-on approach by starting with a simple AI app riddled with vulnerabilities. This article will guide you through how you can detect vulne...

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This guide provides a comprehensive approach to securing a Next.js AI application deployed on Vercel. It details how to identify and fix vulnerabilities, including the exposure of sensitive data, protection against DOS/DDOS attacks, and implementing authentication and authorization using GitHub OAuth. It covers setting up environment variables, using route handlers to keep sensitive data on the backend, and applying rate limiting to prevent excessive requests. Additionally, the guide includes practical coding examples and video explanations for ease of understanding.

How to Secure a Next.js AI Application Deployed on Vercel

Vulnerability One: Exposure of Sensitive Data in the Frontend

Vulnerability 3: No Authentication and Authorization