In the context of API security testing, what is the purpose of testing for rate limiting?
- To encrypt sensitive data during transmission
- To ensure the API can handle a large number of simultaneous requests
- To optimize the API's response time
- To prevent abuse or misuse of the API by limiting request rates
Testing for rate limiting in API security ensures that the API can handle a reasonable number of requests and prevents abuse or misuse by limiting the rate at which requests are processed, enhancing overall security.
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