During January 2026, J. Haaken focused on security hardening for the IBM/storage-fusion repository by improving Keycloak integration within the user token authentication flow. Haaken addressed a bug related to client_secret handling, applying a targeted patch to reduce the risk of secret exposure and misconfiguration. The work involved updating Markdown-based documentation to guide users through secure configuration steps, ensuring alignment with security best practices. By integrating authentication improvements and enhancing deployment reliability, Haaken contributed to a more robust and auditable authentication setup. The depth of the work reflected a strong understanding of authentication integration, documentation, and security best practices.