Web API Development with Flask (Video 18)

The video tutorial covers securing Web APIs, focusing on HTTPS, SSL certificates, and potential security risks like man-in-the-middle attacks. It explains the importance of HTTPS for encrypted communication, the role of SSL/TLS protocols, and the Heartbleed bug. The tutorial also discusses SSL certificate providers and concludes with an introduction to token-based authentication.

Which of the following is NOT a topic covered in the introduction to securing Web APIs?

• Database optimization

• Risks of using cookies

• Token-based authentication

• HTTPS

What is the primary purpose of using HTTPS?

• To reduce server costs

• To encrypt communication between two parties

• To speed up website loading times

• To improve website design

What was the Heartbleed bug associated with?

• A problem with web server configurations

• A vulnerability in the OpenSSL implementation

• A flaw in SSL certificate issuance

• An error in HTTP protocol

Which of the following is a benefit of using HTTPS?

• Simplified web development

• Lower server maintenance costs

• Faster data transmission

• Protection against man-in-the-middle attacks

What role do hosting providers play in SSL certificate management?

• They encrypt SSL certificates

• They design SSL certificates

• They offer free SSL certificate installations

• They issue SSL certificates