Custom Session Implementations: The SessionABC Protocol
Build custom session backends for the OpenAI Agents SDK by implementing the SessionABC protocol with complete DynamoDB and MongoDB examples and testing strategies.
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Build custom session backends for the OpenAI Agents SDK by implementing the SessionABC protocol with complete DynamoDB and MongoDB examples and testing strategies.
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Implement encrypted agent sessions for HIPAA and SOC2 compliance using the OpenAI Agents SDK EncryptedSession wrapper with AES-GCM encryption, key management, and TTL expiry.
Learn how to build multi-layer compliance guardrails for enterprise AI agent systems, including audit trails via tracing, data residency enforcement, role-based access control, and regulatory reporting.
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