A demonstration of secure cryptographic practices for API key storage, distribution, and why a compromised database provides minimal value to attackers.
Disclaimer: This is for exploratory purposes only. This app is mostly AI-generated and NOT intended as a source of facts. Please verify all claims with reputable security sources such as NIST and OWASP.
Understanding secure key management
API keys are hashed with bcryptjs (cost factor 12). Like a fingerprint: unique and irreversible.
If hackers steal our database, they get hashes—not keys. Hashes cannot be reversed, rendering them useless.
Key verification is done in constant time using bcryptjs compare to prevent timing attacks.
Each hash includes a unique random salt. Identical keys produce different hashes, preventing batch attacks.
Based on reputable security sources