LLM Security Fundamentals
Core concepts every LLM builder should understand
- •API key risks & threat models
- •Common LLM security mistakes
- •Why key management ≠ secrets management
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Insights, tutorials, and updates from the IBYOK team on API key management, security, and building with LLMs.
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Failure Stories & Lessons
What goes wrong in production
- •Leaked API keys
- •Accidental prod usage in dev
- •Burned credits from testing
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Secure Architecture Patterns
How teams should structure their key management
- •Centralized key vaults
- •Environment separation
- •Access tokens vs raw keys
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LLM Development Best Practices
Shipping safely and efficiently
- •Mock mode strategies
- •Cost-safe testing workflows
- •Rate limits & usage controls
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Provider-Specific Security
Multi-provider realities
- •OpenAI vs Anthropic vs Google key handling
- •Provider dashboards vs centralized control
- •Common provider-specific pitfalls
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Compliance & Team Governance
Scaling beyond solo developers
- •Team access controls
- •Auditability & usage visibility
- •SOC2 mindset for startups
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Tooling & Product Insights
Practical tools & workflows
- •Key management tooling comparisons
- •Internal tooling vs managed solutions
- •Build vs buy decisions
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