API Gateway And Edge Security

Use When

• Exposing APIs to public clients or partners
• Centralized edge policy is required for governance

Workflow

1. Define route-level authn and authz requirements.
2. Configure request validation and schema enforcement at edge.
3. Apply IP, token, and tenant-aware rate limiting.
4. Add WAF, bot mitigation, and abuse detection rules.
5. Emit security audit logs and anomaly alerts.

Required Checks