How to Add Affordable Security Monitoring for Your Features as a Developer

Security is one of those things everyone knows is important—but let’s be real, most startups either don’t know where to start or can’t afford expensive security tools.

The good news? You don’t need a big budget to add basic security monitoring to your app. Here’s how you can stay secure without breaking the bank:

1. Watch Out for Suspicious Login Attempts

If someone keeps failing to log in, it could be a hacker trying to brute-force their way in. Set up alerts for too many failed login attempts.

2. Limit How Many Requests a User Can Send

Prevent DDoS attacks and spam by rate-limiting API requests. If someone is hitting your API too hard, block them.

3. Log Important Security Events

Keep track of admin logins, password resets, and permission changes. If something looks off, you’ll know right away.

4. Secure Your HTTP Headers

Simple tweaks like adding a Content Security Policy can prevent attacks like XSS and clickjacking.

5. Keep Your Dependencies Updated

Outdated libraries are a hacker’s dream. Make sure you’re always running the latest versions.

6. Encrypt Sensitive Data

User passwords, API keys, and sensitive information should always be encrypted—both in storage and in transit.

7. Let Alerta Watch Your Back

With Alerta, you can set up security alerts that notify you if something suspicious happens—whether it’s multiple failed logins, unauthorized access, or a critical security event.

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