# Security

The cNGN API uses encryption protocols to protect all communications between your application and the platform. This includes AES encryption for request payloads and Ed25519 decryption for response data.

> **Important:** Safeguard your `encryptionKey` and `privateKey` at all times. Never expose them in client-side code or public repositories.

### Security Setup Steps

1. Generate API and Encryption Keys
2. Generate SSH Keys
3. Update Public Key on Dashboard
4. Encrypt / Decrypt Requests


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