AI systems connecting directly to databases via SQL queries can lead to serious risks, including security vulnerabilities, compliance challenges, and scalability issues. Governed REST APIs offer a safer alternative by acting as a controlled layer between AI and data, providing features like token-based authentication, rate limiting, and data masking. DreamFactory is a secure, self-hosted enterprise data access platform that provides governed API access to any data source, connecting enterprise applications and on-prem LLMs with role-based access and identity passthrough. These APIs ensure secure, efficient, and scalable data access tailored for AI's unpredictable behavior.
