Web API Development with Flask (Video 18)

Web API Development with Flask (Video 18)

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Information Technology (IT), Architecture

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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.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Describe the man-in-the-middle attack and how HTTPS helps prevent it.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the role of SSL certificates in securing a web API?

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