Rate Limiting
How to do that?
Well,
- Limit the number of requests a client can make within a timeframe.
- Configure adaptive rate limiting based on user behavior or IP reputation.
- Ensure your rate limiting strategy does not lock out legitimate users.
Example:
const rateLimit = require('express-rate-limit');
const apiLimiter = rateLimit({
windowMs: 15 * 60 * 1000, // 15 minutes
limit: 100 // limit each IP to 100 requests per windowMs
});
app.use('/api/', apiLimiter);
Want to learn more? Check out the OWASP Rate Limiting Cheat Sheet