Rest API - Authentication and Authorization
How can you securely transmit a Bearer token in a REST API request to avoid interception?
How can you securely transmit a Bearer token in a REST API request to avoid interception?
hard🚀 Application Q9 of Q15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand security risks in transmission
Tokens sent over unencrypted channels can be intercepted.Step 2: Choose secure transmission method
Using HTTPS encrypts the entire request, protecting the token.Final Answer:
Use HTTPS protocol to encrypt the entire request -> Option BQuick Check:
Secure token transmission = HTTPS [OK]
Quick Trick: Always use HTTPS to protect Bearer tokens [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Sending tokens in URLs (exposed in logs)
- Sharing tokens via email
- Using HTTP instead of HTTPS
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