API Key Security: Protecting Your AI Infrastructure

Your API keys control access to powerful (and expensive) AI capabilities. A leaked key can result in massive bills and data breaches. Here's how to protect them.

The Risks

Best Practices

1. Never Commit Keys to Git

Use environment variables and secrets management:

# .env.local (never commit this!)
ABSTRAKT_API_KEY=sk_live_xxxxx

2. Use Scoped Keys

Create separate keys for different environments and purposes:

3. Implement Key Rotation

Rotate keys regularly and after any suspected compromise:

1. Generate new key

2. Update all services

3. Revoke old key

4. Monitor for issues

4. Set Up Alerts

Configure notifications for:

5. Use IP Allowlists

Restrict key usage to known IP addresses when possible.

Abstrakt Security Features

We provide built-in security features:

Stay safe out there!