Security
Token
A token is a value used to represent an identity, authorization grant, or other security claim. Tokens may be opaque or structured, and their scope, audience, expiry, and validation rules determine their permitted use.
Also known as: authentication token
Why it matters
Audience, scope, and expiry determine whether a credential is appropriate for a task.
Practical example
Issue a narrowly scoped token for an automation task and revoke it when the integration is removed.
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