πŸ” API Integration Security Policy Framework

Enterprise-grade API integration security with automated compliance validation

FastAPI Python Docker AWS

πŸ—οΈ What is this Framework? β†’
Architectural patterns for adaptation, not a software library for installation

πŸš€ Live Demo

Run locally in 2 minutes:

git clone https://github.com/[jrioscloud]/api-integration-security-framework
cd api-integration-security-framework
./scripts/local_setup.sh

Access points:

Test credentials: admin@medconnect.com / demo_password


🎯 Technical Demonstration

This repository demonstrates enterprise-grade patterns for securing third-party API integrations in regulated environments. Built for healthcare, financial services, and other compliance-critical industries.

πŸ“– Complete Technical Walkthrough β†’
Deep dive into the MedConnect healthcare platform architecture, enterprise security patterns, and business context

Core Architecture

  • FastAPI Application with enterprise security middleware
  • AWS Secrets Manager Integration for credential management
  • Policy as Code using Open Policy Agent (OPA)
  • Circuit Breaker Patterns for high-availability integrations
  • Comprehensive Audit Logging for compliance requirements

Compliance Standards Demonstrated

  • HIPAA Technical Safeguards - PHI protection and audit trails
  • SOC2 Security Controls - Access controls and monitoring
  • PCI DSS Patterns - Payment data security (Stripe example)

πŸ—οΈ Technical Implementation

API Security Framework

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β”‚   External APIs β”‚    β”‚   API Gateway    β”‚    β”‚   FastAPI App   β”‚
β”‚ β€’ Payment APIs  │◄──►│ β€’ Rate Limiting  │◄──►│ β€’ Authenticationβ”‚
β”‚ β€’ Identity APIs β”‚    β”‚ β€’ SSL Terminationβ”‚    β”‚ β€’ Authorization β”‚
β”‚ β€’ CRM Systems   β”‚    β”‚ β€’ WAF Protection β”‚    β”‚ β€’ Business Logicβ”‚
β””β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”˜    β””β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”˜    β””β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”˜
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β”‚ Policy as Code  β”‚    β”‚  Secrets Manager β”‚    β”‚ Aurora Serverlessβ”‚
β”‚ β€’ OPA Policies  β”‚    β”‚ β€’ API Keys       β”‚    β”‚ β€’ Encrypted DB  β”‚
β”‚ β€’ Compliance    β”‚    β”‚ β€’ OAuth Tokens   β”‚    β”‚ β€’ Audit Logging β”‚
β”‚ β€’ Validation    β”‚    β”‚ β€’ Auto-Rotation  β”‚    β”‚ β€’ High Availabilityβ”‚
β””β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”˜    β””β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”˜    β””β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”˜

Integration Examples

  • πŸ’³ Stripe Payments - Secure payment processing with webhook validation
  • πŸ” Auth0 Identity - OAuth2/OIDC authentication patterns
  • πŸ“Š Salesforce CRM - API authentication and data synchronization

Security Features

Component Implementation Standards
Secrets Management AWS Secrets Manager with auto-rotation SOC2, HIPAA
Data Protection TLS 1.2+, AES-256 encryption HIPAA Security Rule
Audit Logging Comprehensive request/response tracking HIPAA Audit Requirements
Access Controls JWT with role-based authorization SOC2 Logical Access
Policy Validation OPA-based compliance automation ISO27001 Controls

πŸš€ Quick Start

Prerequisites

  • Docker & Docker Compose
  • Ports 8000, 5432, 8181 available

Setup

# Start all services
./scripts/local_setup.sh

# Verify health
curl http://localhost:8000/api/v1/health/

# Get authentication token
curl -X POST "http://localhost:8000/api/v1/auth/login" \
     -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
     -d '{"email":"admin@medconnect.com","password":"demo_password"}'

# Test integration monitoring
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer [token]" \
     "http://localhost:8000/api/v1/integrations/status"

πŸ›‘οΈ Security Patterns Demonstrated

Automated Compliance Validation

  • Real-time policy enforcement using OPA
  • Comprehensive audit trail generation
  • PHI data masking and retention management
  • Multi-framework compliance (HIPAA, SOC2, ISO27001)

Enterprise Integration Security

  • Circuit breaker patterns for external service failures
  • Automated credential rotation and management
  • Request/response validation and sanitization
  • Rate limiting and DDoS protection

Operational Excellence

  • Multi-level health checks and monitoring
  • Graceful degradation and error handling
  • Performance optimization and connection pooling
  • Docker-based deployment with security best practices

πŸ“š Technical Documentation

Core Documentation

Implementation Guides

API Reference


🎯 Use Cases

Healthcare Technology (Primary Demo Context)

  • MedConnect Platform: Telemedicine + practice management with enterprise security
  • EHR system integrations with HIPAA compliance
  • Patient data APIs with automated PHI protection
  • Insurance verification and payment processing
  • Medical device integration security

πŸ“– See Technical Walkthrough for complete healthcare platform architecture

Financial Services

  • Payment processor integrations (Stripe, PayPal)
  • Banking API security with PCI DSS compliance
  • Regulatory reporting automation

Enterprise SaaS

  • Multi-tenant security isolation
  • Third-party service integration standardization
  • SOC2 compliance automation

🀝 Professional Services

This framework demonstrates architectural patterns for enterprise environments requiring stringent security and compliance controls.

Framework Adaptation Services:

  • Architecture assessment against proven security patterns
  • Custom framework adaptation for your technology stack
  • Enterprise security implementation and team training
  • Ongoing architecture support and pattern evolution

πŸ“– See Framework Explained for detailed engagement models and business value proposition

For custom implementations or enterprise deployments:

Expertise areas:

  • AWS cloud security architecture
  • Healthcare and financial compliance (HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOC2)
  • Enterprise API integration patterns
  • Infrastructure automation and monitoring

πŸ“„ License

Copyright (c) 2025 Jaime Rios. All rights reserved.

This software is provided for portfolio demonstration and educational purposes only. Commercial use requires explicit written permission from the author.

Contact [j@jrios.cloud] for licensing inquiries.


Architected for enterprise security, compliance, and scale