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Cisco CCNP Enterprise core exam (ENCOR) 350-401 v1.2 · Domain 5: Security

REST API security: HTTPS, tokens, secret handling

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Controllers such as Catalyst Center and SD-WAN Manager, and devices running RESTCONF, expose REST APIs that can read and change the entire network. Whoever holds valid API credentials effectively holds administrator access. ENCOR expects you to understand how these APIs are protected and how to handle credentials safely in automation.

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