The Importance of Securing API BCA Credentials

The Importance of Keeping Your API Security Key Secure

APIs are widely used in system integration. To ensure secure and authorized access, authentication mechanisms such as the Client ID and Client Secret are required.

The Client ID serves as the application’s identity, while the Client Secret functions as a confidential password. Both are API Security Key that ensure only legitimate applications can access the API services through authentication and authorization processes

Maintaining the confidentiality of your Client ID and Client Secret is crucial to preventing unauthorized access that could lead to data breaches or misuse of BCA’s API services.

Recommendations to Enhance the Security of Your API Credentials

Here are several best practices you can apply to protect your API credentials:

• Store securely
  Keep your Client ID and Client Secret are stored securely and can only be accesed by authorized parties.
• Rotate credentials regularly
  Change your Client ID and Client Secret periodically to minimize risk in case of compromise.
• Implement monitoring and logging
  Monitor all activities involving the use of Client ID and Client Secret to detect suspicious behaviour. Store access logs for audit and security analysis purposes.
• Keep systems updated
  Ensure that all software and hardware comply with security standards* and are regularly updated to prevent potential cyberattacks.
• Limit system access and apply multi-factor authentication (MFA)
  Make sure access to systems is not permanent and is only granted to authorized parties. Always apply MFA to add an extra layer of security beyond passwords.
• Educate internal teams
  Raise awareness among internal teams about the importance of data security so that everyone contributes to maintaining the integrity of the system.
• Disable unused APIs
  Immediately close or deactivate unused API services to prevent potential misuse in the future.

Maintaining the confidentiality of your API credentials is not just a technical necessity, but also a step toward building a secure, trusted, and professional API ecosystem. With proper credential management policies in place, you help prevent unauthorized access, data breaches, and financial losses — while protecting your organization’s reputation.

*In accordance with the technical security standards published by ASPI: https://apidevportal.aspi-indonesia.or.id/docs/standar-teknis-keamanan