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What strategies did John employ to improve the security of the client's API endpoints using Cloudflare?
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To secure API endpoints, John likely implemented several strategies using Cloudflare. He would have configured the Web Application Firewall (WAF) with specific rules tailored to protect API endpoints from common attacks like SQL injection or cross-site scripting. Rate limiting would be implemented to prevent abuse and brute force attacks. SSL/TLS encryption would be enforced to secure all API traffic in transit. John might have used Cloudflare Access to implement token-based authentication for API access. Additionally, he could have leveraged Cloudflare Workers to create a custom authentication layer or to perform request validation at the edge. Comprehensive logging and analytics for API requests would be set up to monitor for unusual patterns or potential security threats. John improved API endpoint security by implementing custom WAF rules, rate limiting, enforcing SSL/TLS encryption, potentially using Cloudflare Access for authentication, and setting up comprehensive logging and monitoring, creating a multi-layered security approach for the client's APIs.