Cross-Checks Background Reporting Inc. is seeking to enhance the security of its backend API system, which handles sensitive data transmission. The project focuses on developing a robust security architecture to protect user data and ensure compliance with industry standards. Key objectives include implementing a robust authentication and authorization system with role-based access control to limit user permissions. Additionally, the project aims to ensure data encryption both at rest and in transit, and to perform input validation and sanitization for user forms. Learners will research and recommend tools and methods for securing API designs, as well as establish logging and monitoring mechanisms. The ultimate goal is to create a comprehensive security architecture and compile a detailed report for the organization.

The project deliverables include a detailed security architecture report outlining the implemented authentication and authorization systems, encryption methods, and input validation techniques. Additionally, the report will provide recommendations for tools and methods to secure API designs, along with a logging and monitoring framework. The final deliverable will be a presentation summarizing the findings and proposed security measures.