The objective of this project is to develop a secure payment API gateway that protects financial services from attacks such as brute force, DDoS, and API abuse. The system integrates rate limiting and intrusion detection mechanisms.
Study API gateway architecture and payment service integration.
Research common API-related security threats.
Design secure API endpoints for payment processing.
Implement authentication using secure API keys or OAuth methods.
Add rate limiting to prevent excessive transaction requests.
Monitor abnormal API access patterns.
Log suspicious activities and generate alerts.
Simulate attack scenarios such as brute force attempts.
Measure system response under high request loads.
Evaluate API security strength and performance trade-offs.
Document deployment strategies and system hardening measures.
