API security
Short-Lived Token
A short-lived token is an access token intentionally designed with a brief validity period to reduce reuse and compromise exposure.
Definition
A short-lived token is a token whose lifetime is intentionally limited so that delegated access expires quickly if it is not renewed through the proper authorization flow. It reduces the security impact of leakage compared with static or long-lived credentials.
The Ariovis perspective
Tokens are part of an access architecture, not a substitute for identity governance or authorization. Their scope, lifetime, validation and revocation must match the risk of the API and user journey.
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