#50SECURITYPROTECT
Secrets Management
Encrypted, auditable secrets
Medium
Overview
Store and access secrets securely. Never in code or config files.
Why It Matters
Secrets encrypted in git. Single source of truth. Audit trail for access.
The Risk
Exposed secrets mean unauthorized access to databases, APIs, and services. Attackers find secrets in git history, config files, and environment variables. Compliance violations and data breaches follow.
Implementation Components
A complete implementation of this capability includes:
- Encrypted secrets storage (SOPS, Vault)
- Secrets never in plain text in repos
- Single source of truth for all secrets
- Access control - least privilege
- Audit logging of secret access
- Integration with deployment automation
Implementation Pattern
- 1Choose secrets tool
- 2Move secrets out of code
- 3Encrypt at rest
- 4Audit access
Pipeline Coverage
This continuous capability monitors and applies to the following pipeline phases:
DEVELOPCOMMITBUILDSTAGERELEASE
Tool Examples
These are examples, not endorsements. Choose what fits your context.
Dependencies
Enables (unlocks)
Same Layer
Other capabilities in this continuous layer
- •#44 Database Backups
- •#45 System/App Backups
- •#46 Restore Verification
- •#47 Restore Drills
- •#48 Host Hardening
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