Importance of Offloading Security to a Separate Layer

This chapter emphasizes the significance of offloading security to a separate layer rather than embedding it within the business logic, particularly in microservices architecture. It discusses handling access control, authorization, and secure communication channels through an API gateway or proxy to simplify security policies. The chapter also highlights best practices for testing security measures in microservices, integrating security from the beginning, and utilizing tools like API security.io for evaluating and improving API security.