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# Lessons learned from observing a billion API requests

An analysis of a billion API requests reveals a shocking vulnerability: nearly half lack basic authentication. Learn to secure your architecture and prepare your endpoints for AI consumers.

- **Speakers:** [Pratim Bhosale](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@pratim-bhosale)
- **Event:** World Congress 2025
- **Published:** August 20, 2025
- **Duration:** 23:47
- **URL:** https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1574-lessons-learned-from-observing-a-billion-api-requests
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