SDSI Application Security Design Practice Question
You are designing an API security strategy. Which mechanism is used to verify the integrity and authenticity of API requests in a microservices environment?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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JSON Web Tokens (JWT)
JWT (JSON Web Token) is the industry standard for securing API requests, typically verified by an API gateway or service mesh.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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JSON Web Tokens (JWT)
Why this is correct
JWTs provide a secure, standardized way to pass authentication and authorization claims.
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SSL/TLS termination at the server
Why it's wrong here
TLS ensures encrypted transit, but it does not authenticate the specific API request.
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Static IP allowlisting
Why it's wrong here
Static IP allowlisting is ineffective for dynamic services.
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Standard Basic Authentication
Why it's wrong here
Basic Auth is outdated and insecure for modern API architectures.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint
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