Definition
Secrets Management is the practice of securely storing, accessing, and managing sensitive credentials such as API keys, passwords, certificates, and tokens used by applications and services in development and production environments.
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Encryption
Encryption is the process of converting plaintext data into an unreadable ciphertext format using a cryptographic algorithm and key. Only authorized parties with the correct decryption key can convert the data back to its original readable form.
DevSecOps
DevSecOps is a software development methodology that integrates security practices throughout the entire development lifecycle, making security a shared responsibility between development, security, and operations teams rather than an afterthought.
Cloud Key Management
Cloud Key Management is the practice of creating, storing, rotating, and managing cryptographic keys used to encrypt data in cloud environments, often leveraging cloud-native key management services or hardware security modules.
Privileged Access Management
Privileged Access Management (PAM) is a cybersecurity discipline that secures, controls, and monitors access for privileged accounts that have elevated permissions to critical systems and data.
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