LLM API keys security: where they're stored and how to protect them | Factae🛡️LLM API keys security: where they're stored and how to protect them
LLM API keys (e.g., OpenAI, Mistral) are frequently exposed in project dependencies, making them vulnerable to breaches.
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A compromised third-party dependency could allow attackers to steal these keys, leading to data leaks or unauthorized usage costs.
Best practices for secure storage: use secret managers (Vault, AWS Secrets Manager) and avoid unencrypted environment variables.
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