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💼 1.13 Ensure API keys are restricted to use by only specified Hosts and Apps - Level 1 (Manual)

  • Contextual name: 💼 1.13 Ensure API keys are restricted to use by only specified Hosts and Apps - Level 1 (Manual)
  • ID: /frameworks/cis-gcp-v1.2.0/01/13
  • Located in: 💼 1 Identity and Access Management

Description​

Unrestricted keys are insecure because they can be viewed publicly, such as from within a browser, or they can be accessed on a device where the key resides. It is recommended to restrict API key usage to trusted hosts, HTTP referrers and apps.

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