API key lifecycle management
Treat API keys as high-risk credentials. Establish a lifecycle policy requiring scoped permissions, documented justification for withdrawal-enabled keys, scheduled rotation, and centralized secret storage. Ensure key creation and rotation events are logged and audited.
Network restrictions & IP whitelisting
Whenever possible, restrict API keys to trusted IP addresses. For remote teams, require connections via corporate VPN or bastion hosts to ensure network provenance can be validated. Integrate IP allowlists into automated deployment and CI pipelines to avoid accidental exposure.
Session governance & RBAC
Implement role-based access control for team members and avoid shared personal credentials. Use session timeouts and require re-authentication for high-value actions. Regularly review privileged accounts and maintain an access approval workflow for new privileges.
Operational readiness
- Maintain runbooks for key compromise and session revocation.
- Use centralized logging and alerting for anomalous session behavior.
- Enforce separation of duties for withdrawal approvals.
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