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title: "Comment by Sujalkant Nirala on \"API Security: A Practical Guide for Business Leaders\" | Hashnode"
description: "API security is often treated as an afterthought until a breach occurs, but proactive governance is vital. Shifting security left into CI/CD pipelines while enf"
url: "https://hashnode.com/posts/api-security-a-practical-guide-for-business-leaders/6aeab524be1d40b94b1d8042/comment/6aeb67a88eb663165c005800"
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[Discussion](https://hashnode.com/posts/api-security-a-practical-guide-for-business-leaders/6aeab524be1d40b94b1d8042)

Comment [API Security: A Practical Guide for Business Leaders](https://hashnode.com/posts/api-security-a-practical-guide-for-business-leaders/6aeab524be1d40b94b1d8042)

[Sujalkant Nirala](https://hashnode.com/@sujal1824)

[Nov 4](https://hashnode.com/posts/api-security-a-practical-guide-for-business-leaders/6aeab524be1d40b94b1d8042/comment/6aeb67a88eb663165c005800)

API security is often treated as an afterthought until a breach occurs, but proactive governance is vital. Shifting security left into CI/CD pipelines while enforcing strict authorization and rate limits on every endpoint ensures high delivery speed without exposing core databases. Excellent breakdown from eSparksIT: