Secrets management refers to the practice of handling sensitive data such as passwords, API keys, encryption keys, and certificates, which are essential for authenticating and authorizing users or machines to access various resources securely.

In today’s digital landscape, both cloud and on-premises environments rely heavily on secrets to maintain security. Proper secrets management ensures that these sensitive pieces of information are stored, accessed, and used securely, reducing the risk of unauthorized access and potential breaches.

Discover the best practices for effective secrets management in our latest column with SC Magazine: Nine best practices for secrets management in the cloud