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API Key Authentication & Security

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Overview

This course covers implementing basic API key authentication alongside your existing OAuth system. You will learn to generate API keys, authenticate requests, and manage key security. The course follows an **offense-defense approach**, demonstrating simple API key vulnerabilities before implementing secure solutions.

Syllabus

Unit 1: API Key Generation Basics

Fix the Insecure Key Generator
Complete the API Key Endpoint
Complete the API Key Model

Unit 2: API Key Authentication Integration

API Key Format Validation
API Key Authentication Middleware Implementation
Flexible Authentication with Dual Support
Integrating Flexible Authentication into Routes

Unit 3: API Key Management

Fix API Key Security Vulnerability
Implement API Key Revocation Endpoint
Implement API Rate Limiting Protection

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