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API Key Rotation

Fact

A security habit of replacing API keys often to limit harm after a leak.

In Plain Words

It is like changing your front-door code. A thief may know yesterday's code. Today, it gets them nowhere.

It protects APIs and cloud tools. A leaked key works for less time.

Related Concepts

API
API Key Rotation replaces keys quickly after a leak. This cuts access risk.

AI Gateway
An AI Gateway can manage key issuing, replacing, and revoking.