Secrets management
Secrets management involves the secure handling, storage, and access of sensitive information such as passwords, API keys, certificates, and encryption keys. It ensures that these secrets are protected from unauthorized access and are available only to authorized users and systems when needed.
Integrating systems for secrets management enhances the security and efficiency of managing sensitive information. These integrations provide a robust framework for securely storing, distributing, and accessing secrets, ensuring that sensitive data remains protected and compliance with security policies is maintained.
Secrets management integrations handle several important tasks, including:
- Storing secrets securely: Use secure storage solutions to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access.
- Accessing secrets: Enable authorized users and applications to retrieve and use secrets securely.
- Distributing secrets: Ensure that secrets are securely distributed to authorized entities as needed.
- Rotating secrets: Regularly update secrets to maintain security and minimize the risk of compromise.
- Auditing secret usage: Monitor and log access to secrets to ensure compliance and detect potential security issues.
- Configuring policies: Define and enforce policies for the generation, storage, access, and rotation of secrets.
- Troubleshooting issues: Address and resolve common problems in secrets management to maintain secure operations.
The following guides help you leverage the full capabilities of your secrets management infrastructure, providing step-by-step instructions and best practices for seamless integration with secrets management systems: