Secrets Management and Config Hygiene
Secrets Management and Config Hygiene (Stub)
Managing secrets (API keys, DB passwords) securely prevents leaks and lateral movement.
To Be Expanded
- Never commit secrets (git scanning)
- Vaulting tools (HashiCorp Vault, cloud secret managers)
- Rotation strategies & short-lived credentials
- Differentiating config vs secret vs code
Key Ideas
| Concept | Summary |
|---|---|
| Principle of Least Privilege | Access only what is required |
| Rotation | Replace credentials periodically |
| Separation | Config in environment; no secrets in images |
Maintainers: Expand with examples of .env pitfalls and secret scanning tools.