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# Service Discovery & Registry Patterns

## When to Use This Skill

Use this skill when:
- Implementing authentication and authorization in any service
- Protecting sensitive data (PII, credentials, tokens)
- Validating user inputs and file uploads
- Implementing rate limiting and DDoS protection
- Setting up audit logging and security monitoring
- Encrypting data at rest and in transit
- Managing secrets and credentials
- Implementing security testing
- Handling security incidents
- Designing secure API endpoints

