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What is API Key Rotation?

API Key Rotation The operational practice of periodically replacing and invalidating existing API keys to minimize the risk of key compromise and limit the window of exposure if a key is leaked.

Source: ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, MITRE ATT&CK

How is “API Key Rotation” Used in Practice?

Enable API Key Rotation to ensure that old credentials are invalidated and new keys are distributed securely at defined intervals.

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CISSPCompTIA Security+CEH

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • SOC Analysts
  • Security Engineers
  • Incident Responders

Related Cybersecurity English Terms

API Gateway EnforcementAPI Rate LimitingExcessive Data ExposureFunction Level Authorization

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What is API Key Rotation?

The operational practice of periodically replacing and invalidating existing API keys to minimize the risk of key compromise and limit the window of exposure if a key is leaked.

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