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Samsara API Key

Service Name: Samsara

Service Description: Samsara is an Industrial IoT (Internet of Things) platform that provides fleet management, equipment monitoring, and industrial process controls. It offers real-time GPS tracking, vehicle diagnostics, safety monitoring, and compliance solutions for transportation and industrial operations.

Service Address: https://www.samsara.com/

Validation Type: API Auth

IP Allow list: IP restrictions can be configured at the organization level through Samsara's access control settings.

Secret Access Scope: Grants programmatic access to Samsara's API, allowing management of fleet data, sensors, devices, and other IoT assets within the organization's account.

Secret Revokement URL: https://cloud.samsara.com/settings/api-tokens

Secret Example: samsk_aBcD1234eFgH5678iJkLmNoPqRsTuVwXyZ9012

Suspicious Activity Investigation Instructions:

  • Review API access logs in the Samsara dashboard for unusual activity patterns
  • Check for unauthorized API calls or data access from unexpected locations
  • Monitor for unusual data queries or bulk exports of sensitive information
  • Verify if there are any new integrations or applications connected to your Samsara account
  • Look for changes to device configurations or settings that weren't authorized

Mitigation Instructions:

  • Log in to your Samsara Cloud Dashboard at https://cloud.samsara.com/

  • Navigate to Settings > API Tokens

  • Locate the compromised API token in the list
  • Click the "Revoke" button next to the token to immediately invalidate it
  • Create a new API token with appropriate permissions if needed
  • Update any legitimate applications or integrations with the new token
  • Review and adjust API token permissions to follow the principle of least

privilege

  • Consider implementing IP restrictions for API access if available in your plan