Security Best Practices for Integrating Unizen

Ensuring that your Unizen integration is secure is essential for protecting both your application and your users. Below are best practices to follow when working with Unizen’s API.

API Key Management

• Use Environment Variables: Store API keys securely in environment variables. Never hard-code API keys in your source code or share them publicly.

• Rotate API Keys Regularly: Regularly rotate your API keys to reduce the risk of compromised credentials.

• IP Whitelisting: Enable IP whitelisting to ensure that only authorized IP addresses can make API requests to your Unizen integration.

Securing API Endpoints

• Disable CORS: Ensure that your API is configured to disable Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) to prevent unauthorized access.

• Use HTTPS: All requests to the Unizen API should be made over HTTPS to protect sensitive data in transit.

• Enable Rate Limiting: Implement rate limiting to prevent abuse and denial-of-service (DoS) attacks.

Example: Setting up IP Whitelisting

You can restrict API access to certain IPs by configuring IP whitelisting in the Unizen Integrator’s Portal. This helps ensure that only requests from your servers are processed.

By providing concrete steps and examples on how to secure API keys, handle sensitive data, and configure IP whitelisting, this article becomes more actionable and useful for developers.