R&D Establish backend API connection, secure API key storing

R&D Task: Establish Backend API Connection and Secure API Key Storage

Objective

The objective of this task is to conduct research and development (R&D) to establish a secure connection with the backend API and implement a mechanism for securely storing API keys.

Tasks

1. Research Backend API Connection Methods:

   • Consider factors such as performance, scalability, and compatibility with existing infrastructure.

2. Evaluate Authentication Mechanisms:

   • Assess various authentication methods supported by the backend API, such as API keys, OAuth, or JSON Web Tokens (JWT).
   • Determine the most suitable authentication mechanism based on security requirements and ease of implementation.

3. Implement Backend API Connection:

   • Develop code to establish a connection with the backend API using the selected method.
   • Ensure that the connection is secure and follows best practices for handling sensitive data.

4. Secure API Key Storage:

   • Research best practices for securely storing API keys in a frontend application.
   • Implement a mechanism to securely store API keys, such as using environment variables, encrypted storage, or backend proxy services.

5. Implement Key Retrieval Mechanism:

   • Develop a method for retrieving API keys securely within the frontend application.
   • Ensure that the API keys are retrieved in a manner that minimizes exposure to potential security threats.

6. Testing and Validation:

   • Test the backend API connection and API key storage mechanism to ensure functionality and security.
   • Validate that sensitive information, such as API keys, is properly protected against unauthorized access.