API Security

Overview

All API-based services in the IUDX-Novo platform adhere strictly to the security guidelines defined by the Open Worldwide Application Security Project (OWASP) API Security framework.

These practices ensure that APIs are resilient against common threats, protect sensitive data, and maintain the integrity and availability of platform services.

Security Practices

The following security measures are enforced across all API endpoints:

• Secure TLS-based communication for all data in transit

• Use of API Gateways to:

  • Analyze incoming API traffic

  • Authenticate and authorize requests

  • Enforce access-control policies

• Limited port exposure to minimize attack surfaces

• Rate limiting and throttling to protect against abuse and denial-of-service attacks

• Adoption of other OWASP-recommended safeguards for API security

These measures collectively provide defense-in-depth for all API interactions on the platform.

Logging, Metering, and Auditability

All API usage generates logging and metering data to support monitoring, billing, and compliance requirements.

Key characteristics:

• Logs and metrics are stored in an immutable database

• An example implementation uses ImmuDB, an open-source immutable storage system

• The immutable storage model ensures tamper-evident audit trails

This approach strengthens trust, enables forensic analysis, and supports regulatory and governance requirements.

Role in the Platform

• Protects all API-driven interactions

• Ensures compliance with industry-recognized security standards

• Enables transparent and auditable API operations

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