Speechace
  • Introduction
    • Overview
    • Use-Cases
  • Getting Started
    • Pre-requisites
      • API Features
      • Getting the API Key
      • API Regions and endpoints
      • API Limits
    • API Samples
    • Supported Languages
    • API Versioning
    • Authentication
    • Try the Speechace API
    • Error Handling
      • Common Errors
      • Retry Strategies
  • Solutions
    • Speaking Practice for Language Learning
    • Automated Language Assessment with AI
    • Voice AI for Early Literacy
    • Test Prep for Standardized tests
      • PTE Speaking Questions
      • IELTS Speaking Questions
      • TOEFL Speaking Questions
      • CEFR Speaking Questions
      • TOEIC Speaking Questions
    • Speaking Practice in Spanish and French
  • Features
    • Introduction
    • Scripted activities
      • Pronunciation Scoring
        • Word and Sentence pronunciation
        • Multiple choice
        • Custom pronunciations
        • Phoneme list
      • Fluency scoring
        • Passage scoring
      • Lexical stress and intonation
    • Spontaneous activities
      • Open-ended scoring
        • Language scoring
        • Relevance scoring
        • Language detection
      • Task achievement scoring
        • Describe Image
        • Re-tell Lecture
        • Answer Question
  • API Reference
    • Postman API reference
    • Score Text/Pronunciation
      • Handling overall scores
      • Handling word scores
      • Handling phoneme and syllable scores
    • Score Text/Multiple choice
      • Handling multiple choice response
    • Score Text/Markup Language
      • Handling Markup Response
    • Score Text/Stress & Intonation
      • Handing stress and intonation response
    • Score Text/Phoneme list
      • Handling phoneme list response
    • Score Text/Fluency
      • Handling fluency response
      • Fidelity detection
    • Score Text/Validate Text
    • Score Speech/Open-ended
      • Handling language scores
      • Per metric feedback
        • Grammar metrics
        • Vocabulary metrics
        • Coherence metrics
    • Score Speech/Relevance
      • Handling relevance response
    • Score Speech/Language Detection
    • Score Task/Task Achievement
  • Guides on common topics
    • Intepreting quality score
    • Interpreting overall scores
      • Pronunciation Bands
      • Fluency Bands
      • Vocabulary Bands
      • Grammar Bands
      • Coherence Bands
    • Scoring rubrics
    • Interpreting fidelity class
    • Phonetic notation
      • US English (en-us)
      • UK English (en-gb)
      • French (fr-fr, fr-ca)
      • Spanish (es-es, es-mx)
      • US English (en-us)
    • Getting word timestamps in audio
    • Automatic handling of unknown words
    • Phoneme to letter mapping
    • Markup Language
  • Other Resources
    • Requesting Support
    • Rate Limiting
    • Data Retention
    • FAQs
    • Appendices
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Last updated 7 months ago

The Speechace API uses to authenticate requests. You can view and manage your API keys from the .

Best Practices for Securing Your API Key

API keys are essential for authenticating and authorizing access to your API. However, if not handled properly, they can be a significant security risk. Here are some best practices to ensure your API keys are protected:

Storage and Handling

  • Avoid hardcoding: Never embed API keys directly into your code. This makes them vulnerable to exposure if the code is shared or compromised.

  • Environment variables: Store API keys as environment variables. This way, they won't be part of your source code.

  • Secret management tools: Utilize tools like HashiCorp Vault or AWS Secrets Manager to securely store and manage API keys.

  • Secure configuration files: If you must use configuration files, encrypt them and store them in a secure location.

  • Limit access: Restrict access to your API keys to only those who need them. Implement role-based access control (RBAC).

Usage and Monitoring

  • Rate limiting: Implement rate limiting to prevent abuse and mitigate the impact of compromised keys.

  • IP address restrictions: Limit access to specific IP addresses or networks to further enhance security.

  • Token-based authentication: Consider using token-based authentication (e.g., OAuth 2.0) to provide more granular control and reduce the risk of compromised keys.

  • Logging and monitoring: Log API key usage and monitor for suspicious activity. Set up alerts for unusual patterns or unauthorized access.

  • Key rotation: Regularly rotate API keys to minimize the impact of a compromised key.

Additional Considerations

  • Secure communication: Ensure your API uses HTTPS to encrypt data in transit.

  • Input validation: Validate input to prevent injection attacks and other vulnerabilities.

  • Regular security audits: Conduct regular security audits to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.

  • Educate developers: Educate your development team about API security best practices.

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