How Detection Works
Detection is available via the REST API, Python SDK, JavaScript SDK, MCP Server, Office Add-in, and Chrome Extension. All results include entity type, position offsets, and a confidence score.
Pattern-Based Detection
Uses advanced regular expressions and format validation to identify this entity type in unstructured text.
Confidence Scoring
Each detection returns a confidence score (0-1) so you can fine-tune thresholds for your use case.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AWS Access KEY?
AWS Access KEY (AWS_ACCESS_KEY) is a PII entity type detected by cloak.business. AWS Access Key IDs. It can be automatically identified and anonymized in unstructured text.
How does cloak.business detect AWS Access KEY?
cloak.business uses pattern-based recognition to detect AWS Access KEY in text. Each detection includes a confidence score, and you can adjust the threshold to balance precision and recall.
Entity Code
AWS_ACCESS_KEYCategory
Digital / Technical
Example
AKIAIOSFODNN7EXAMPLE