How does rate limiting improve the security of an API?
- Encrypts API communication
- Ensures faster data transmission
- Mitigates Denial of Service (DoS) attacks
- Validates user credentials
Rate limiting enhances security by mitigating Denial of Service (DoS) attacks. It restricts the number of requests an API can receive, preventing overload and potential attacks.
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