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RNR 279 - Securing React Native Apps

Nov 10, 2023
Delve into React Native app security with discussions on safe API key storage, secure data handling, and SSL pinning. Learn about advanced security measures, tools like IxGuard and DexGuard, and strategies for securing authentication layers. Avoid storing sensitive API keys in code and explore solutions to protect your app from malicious attacks.
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Quick takeaways

  • Avoid storing sensitive API keys in app code, consider backend orchestration for enhanced security.
  • Use secure storage libraries for sensitive data, implement SSL pinning to prevent man-in-the-middle attacks.

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Securing API Keys: Don't Store Sensitive API Keys in Your App Code

Avoid storing sensitive API keys in your app code to prevent exposure. Using tools like IxGuard or DexGuard can help protect against reverse engineering. Implementing an orchestration layer for API keys through the backend can enhance security by managing user-specific tokens.

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