How to Securely Store Client OpenAI Keys [Source Code Included]
In today's tutorial, I'll be walking you through the essential skill of securely storing your users' OpenAI keys. This comprehensive guide is tailored for developers at all levels who want to ensure the highest security standards in their applications. We'll start by examining 3 common but insecure methods of key storage, discussing the vulnerabilities each method presents. Then, we dive into the best practices for secure storage, followed by a hands-on coding session where we implement the most secure solution. 🔐 Secure Your OpenAI Keys - Source Code: https://brandonhancock.io/secure-client-api-keys 📆 Want to chat about security, freelancing, or tech consulting? Book a call with me: https://calendly.com/bhancock-ai/software-support-or-freelancing-strategy-call Stay updated with my latest projects and insights: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-hancock-ai/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bhancock_ai Helpful Links From This Video: - https://clerk.com/ - https://www.cockroachlabs.com/ - https://www.npmjs.com/package/node-forge Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:34 3 Common Vulnerabilities With Storing User Keys 00:57 Vulnerable Scenario 1: Database Only 01:55 Vulnerable Scenario 2: Front End Only 03:01 Vulnerable Scenario 3: FE + BE 04:37 Step-by-Step Solution 07:10 Free Source Code 07:40 Application Overview 08:58 Step 1: Accept User OpenAI Secret Keys 10:24 Step 2: Randomly Generate Encryption Keys 13:42 Step 3: Encrypt OpenAI Key 18:06 Step 4 & 5: Save & Encrypted Keys to Client and Database 24:21 Step 6: Decrypt Encrypted OpenAI Key 29:22 Final Application Demo 31:00 Outro
