#Secrets Fundamentals
Secure management of sensitive data.
#Types of Secrets
| Type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Credentials | Passwords, API keys |
| Certificates | TLS certs, SSH keys |
| Tokens | OAuth, JWT |
| Connection strings | Database URLs |
#Anti-Patterns
❌ Hardcoded in code ❌ Stored in git ❌ Plain text config files ❌ Shared via chat/email ❌ Same secret everywhere
#Best Practices
✅ Use secret management tools ✅ Rotate secrets regularly ✅ Principle of least privilege ✅ Audit access logs ✅ Environment-specific secrets ✅ Encrypt at rest and transit
#Tools
| Tool | Type |
|---|---|
| HashiCorp Vault | Self-hosted |
| AWS Secrets Manager | Cloud |
| Azure Key Vault | Cloud |
| GCP Secret Manager | Cloud |
| SOPS | File encryption |
| Sealed Secrets | Kubernetes |
[!TIP] Pro Tip: Use .gitignore and pre-commit hooks to prevent secret leaks!