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Can Vault send notifications when an OpenAI API key is about to expire


Yes, HashiCorp Vault can be used to send notifications when an OpenAI API key is about to expire. Here are the steps to set up Vault for this purpose:

Step 1: Enable the Key Management Secrets Engine

bash
vault secrets enable keymgmt

Step 2: Create a Cryptographic Key

bash
vault write -f keymgmt/key/example-key type="rsa-2048"

Step 3: Configure a KMS Provider

bash
vault write keymgmt/kms/example-kms \
  provider="azurekeyvault" \
  key_collection="keyvault-name" \
  credentials=client_id="a0454cd1-e28e-405e-bc50-7477fa8a00b7" \
  credentials=client_secret="eR%HizuCVEpAKgeaUEx" \
  credentials=tenant_id="cd4bf224-d114-4f96-9bbc-b8f45751c43f"

Step 4: Distribute the Key to the KMS Provider

bash
vault write keymgmt/kms/example-kms/key/example-key \
  purpose="encrypt,decrypt" \
  protection="hsm"

Step 5: Configure the Key to Expire

bash
vault write keymgmt/key/example-key \
  ttl=180d

Step 6: Set Up Notifications

bash
vault write notification/example-notification \
  type="email" \
  recipient="
 <script language='JavaScript' type='text/javascript'>
 <!--
 var prefix = 'm&#97;&#105;lt&#111;:';
 var suffix = '';
 var attribs = '';
 var path = 'hr' + 'ef' + '=';
 var addy1445 = 'y&#111;&#117;r-&#101;m&#97;&#105;l' + '&#64;';
 addy1445 = addy1445 + '&#101;x&#97;mpl&#101;' + '&#46;' + 'c&#111;m';
 document.write( '<a ' + path + '\'' + prefix + addy1445 + suffix + '\'' + attribs + '>' );
 document.write( addy1445 );
 document.write( '<\/a>' );
 //-->
 </script><script language='JavaScript' type='text/javascript'>
 <!--
 document.write( '<span style=\'display: none;\'>' );
 //-->
 </script>This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
 <script language='JavaScript' type='text/javascript'>
 <!--
 document.write( '</' );
 document.write( 'span>' );
 //-->
 </script>" \
  subject="OpenAI API Key Expiration"

Step 7: Configure the Notification to Trigger on Key Expiration

bash
vault write notification/example-notification \
  trigger="keymgmt/key/example-key" \
  trigger_type="expiration"

Step 8: Verify the Notification Setup

bash
vault read notification/example-notification

Step 9: Monitor for Notifications

bash
vault read notification/example-notification

By following these steps, you can set up Vault to send notifications when an OpenAI API key is about to expire. This ensures that you are always aware of the key's expiration date and can take necessary steps to renew or rotate the key.

Citations:
[1] https://docs.prismacloud.io/en/enterprise-edition/policy-reference/secrets-policies/secrets-policy-index/git-secrets-107
[2] https://community.openai.com/t/openais-api-key-expiration/102518
[3] https://community.openai.com/t/api-key-compromised-api-key-security/691754
[4] https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/1632213/what-is-the-expire-time-for-the-azure-openai-api-k
[5] https://www.gitguardian.com/remediation/openai-api-key