An application load balancer routes requests to a RESTful web API secured by Anypomt Flex...

In scenarios where an application load balancer routes requests to a RESTful web API secured by Anypoint Flex Gateway, HTTPS is the protocol used. Here’s a detailed explanation:

HTTPS Protocol:

Definition: HTTPS (HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure) is an extension of HTTP that provides secure communication over a computer network.

Encryption: It uses SSL/TLS to encrypt the data exchanged between the client and server, ensuring privacy and data integrity.

Load Balancer to Gateway Communication:

Secure Communication: The load balancer routes incoming requests to the API Gateway using HTTPS, ensuring that the data is encrypted and secure.

Standard Practice: HTTPS is the standard protocol for securing API communications, protecting against eavesdropping and man-in-the-middle attacks.

References

HTTPS Protocol: What is HTTPS?

API Gateway Security: Anypoint Flex Gateway