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Secrets Management

Secrets management securely stores, accesses, and manages sensitive data like passwords, API keys, and certificates.

What is Secrets Management?

Secrets management is the practice of securely storing, accessing, and auditing sensitive data such as passwords, API keys, tokens, and certificates used by applications and services.

Secrets Management Features

Encryption at rest, Access control, Audit logging, Rotation, Dynamic secrets.

Common Misconceptions

  • "Environment variables are secure" - Still exposed in many places
  • "Git encryption is sufficient" - Dedicated tools are better
  • "Secrets management is complex" - Modern tools simplify