SOFTWARE ENGINEERING TOOLS AND ENVIRONMENTS
AUTOMATED TESTING TOOLS
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Question
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Securing an API with OAuth is
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A security practice that allows authentication and authorization control over an API
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A security practice that allows payload encryption between the client and the server
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A security practice that allows headers encryption between the client and the server
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A security practice that allows bothe headers and payload encryption between the client and the server
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -While we often use the terms interchangeably, authorization and authentication are two separate functions. Authentication is the process of verifying who a user is, and authorization is the process of verifying what they have access to.
Detailed explanation-2: -OAuth Tokens: Great for Accessing User Data OAuth is the answer to accessing user data with APIs. Unlike with API keys, OAuth does not require a user to go spelunking through a developer portal. In fact, in the best cases, users simply click a button to allow an application to access their accounts.
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