Securing API Plugins for Copilot Declarative Agents

Building custom AI assistants requires connecting them safely to internal business data and services. To do this, you must understand how to secure your API connections without exposing sensitive enterprise credentials. This written course guides you through the foundational steps of setting up secure authentication for API plugins. You will transition from creating basic integrations to implementing robust security protocols that protect your data and verify user identity. What you will learn: Understand foundational API security concepts and key terminology before writing configuration files; Configure API key authentication to establish straightforward, secure connections; Implement modern OAuth2 flows to enable secure, user-delegated authorization; Design secure manifest files that tell Copilot how to authenticate against your protected endpoints; Apply best practices for secure credential storage and token management. You will start with core authentication definitions and security principles before moving into step-by-step written guides for configuring API keys and OAuth2. This course is designed for beginner developers and technical creators who want to build secure integrations, with no prior experience in advanced cryptography required. Start reading today to build secure, enterprise-ready AI integrations with confidence.