API Security Gateway Pattern
Centralized security enforcement for APIs including authentication, authorization, rate limiting, and threat protection.
Architecture Diagram
What it is
A security-focused API gateway that provides centralized policy enforcement, threat protection, and observability for API traffic.
Security Capabilities
- Authentication and authorization enforcement
- Rate limiting and DDoS protection
- Request/response filtering and validation
- SSL/TLS termination and certificate management
- Web Application Firewall (WAF) integration
Threat Protection
- SQL injection and XSS prevention
- OWASP API Security Top 10 coverage
- Bot detection and IP reputation filtering
- Payload size limits and format validation
Observability
- Security event logging and SIEM integration
- Real-time security metrics and alerting
- API usage analytics and anomaly detection
- Compliance reporting and audit trails
When to use
- Protecting public-facing APIs
- Enforcing consistent security policies
- High-traffic environments requiring protection
- Regulatory compliance requirements
