# Python Security > This file extends [common/security.md](../common/security.md) with Python specific content. ## Secret Management ```python import os from dotenv import load_dotenv load_dotenv() api_key = os.environ["OPENAI_API_KEY"] # Raises KeyError if missing ``` ## Security Scanning - Use **bandit** for static security analysis: ```bash bandit -r src/ ``` ## Reference See skill: `django-security` for Django-specific security guidelines (if applicable).