Smart Data Proxies
The Qanapi Smart Data Proxy provides a powerful HTTP endpoint that allows you to seamlessly encrypt, classify, and protect data within any HTTP request, ensuring that sensitive data is never exposed to the destination.What is a Smart Data Proxy?
A Smart Data Proxy acts as an intermediary between your application and external services, automatically encrypting sensitive data before it leaves your control. This approach:- Protects sensitive fields while allowing non-sensitive data to pass through normally
- Preserves data structure in JSON payloads
- Maintains HTTP methods and headers from the original request
- Hides sensitive data from destination services
- Simplifies integration with existing applications and services
Accessing Your Data Proxy
Each project in Qanapi has its own dedicated Smart Data Proxy endpoint. To find your proxy endpoint:- Navigate to your encryption configurations in the Qanapi dashboard
- Each configuration will have a copyable proxy field.
- The specific URL for your data proxy (e.g.,
https://your-tenant.qanapi.cloud/proxy/your-proxy-slug)
Key Features
The Smart Data Proxy offers several powerful features:Selective Field Encryption
Choose which fields in your JSON payload require encryption, allowing you to protect only the sensitive data while leaving non-sensitive data in the clear.Request Forwarding
Optionally, forward the modified request (with encrypted data) to another service, allowing for seamless integration with existing workflows.Transparent Decryption
Easily decrypt data that was previously encrypted by Qanapi, with proper authentication and authorization.How It Works
The Smart Data Proxy follows this general workflow:- Your application sends a request to the Qanapi Smart Data Proxy
- The proxy authenticates your request using your API key
- Qanapi encrypts the specified fields in your payload
- The proxy either:
- Returns the modified payload with encrypted data to your application, or
- Forwards the modified request to a destination service you specify
Required Headers
When using the Smart Data Proxy, you must include these headers:Optional Headers
You can also include these optional headers:Use Cases
Smart Data Proxies are ideal for:- API Integrations: Secure data before sending it to third-party APIs
- Database Operations: Encrypt sensitive fields before storage
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure sensitive data is properly protected for compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, etc.
- Zero Trust Architecture: Support zero trust security models by encrypting data at all times