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Briefly address security without deep diving unless asked. Mention: authentication at API gateway, authorization checks, input validation, encryption at rest and in transit.
For sensitive systems (payments, health), proactively discuss: PCI compliance, HIPAA, audit logging. Shows awareness without derailing the conversation.
