"How do you prevent sensitive data exposure when using third-party libraries?"

[peace9056]

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Hi all,

What strategies do you use to ensure sensitive data is not accidentally exposed when integrating third-party libraries into your codebase?

Looking forward to your insights!

[TiepBK9056]

To prevent sensitive data exposure when using third-party libraries:

1. Audit Libraries: Regularly review the libraries’ codebase and updates for potential vulnerabilities.
2. Use Environment Variables: Store sensitive data like API keys in environment variables, not directly in the code.
3. imit Data Exposure: Only pass minimal and necessary data to third-party libraries, avoiding sensitive information whenever possible.
4. Security Scanning: Implement automated tools like Snyk or Dependabot to detect and fix vulnerabilities in third-party libraries.

[peace9056]

Thanks a lot

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