Add option to configure basic authentication for HTTP interface

[ByJacob]

📝 MR Description:

This Merge Request introduces a new feature allowing users to configure basic authentication for the HTTP interface. The added option enables users to customize authentication settings according to their security requirements.

🔄 Changes introduced by the MR:

• 🛠️ New Configuration Option: Added a new configuration parameter that allows enabling and configuring basic authentication for the HTTP interface.
• 📖 Example configuration update - Updated the documentation to include information about the new feature and configuration details.

🎯MR Objective:

The objective of this MR is to empower users to configure basic authentication for the HTTP interface, enhancing the security level of the system.

Please review and approve 😸

[helgeerbe]

I cherry picked your PR into dev.