SECURING AMAZON BEDROCK API KEYS: BEST PRACTICES FOR IMPLEMENTATION AND MANAGEMENT

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AWS recommends using temporary STS credentials over API keys when possible, but when API keys are necessary, short-term keys with built-in expiration are preferred over long-term keys. Organizations should implement comprehensive monitoring through CloudTrail events, EventBridge rules, and AWS Config to detect API key creation and usage while using SCPs to control or block key creation entirely if not needed. The article provides detailed guidance on identifying, protecting, detecting, and responding to API key security events across the credential lifecycle.