API Keys and What Makes Them Vulnerable
API keys are essential for securing application access, but when hard coded, reused, or stored insecurely, they become easy targets for attackers.
Why API Keys Are Vulnerable and How to Secure Them
APIs now make up more than half of all internet traffic, and API keys are their first line of defense. But when API keys are hard coded, stored insecurely, or never rotated, they become prime targets for attackers and have led to major breaches, including a recent compromise at the U.S. Treasury.
With thousands of keys in use across cloud and development environments, securing them is no longer optional. Static, exposed, or mismanaged API keys create serious risk for data loss, non-compliance, and secrets sprawl.
Download the eBook to learn:
- Why API keys are increasingly vulnerable
- Real-world breach examples and data
- How to eliminate hard coding and improve storage
- Best practices for secure API key rotation and lifecycle management
- How centralized secrets management reduces exposure and meets compliance
Protect your APIs and everything connected to them.
