Mastering Secure Handling of API Keys and Credentials in CI/CD Workflow
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The article discusses the importance of secure handling of API keys and credentials within the Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) workflow in software development. It emphasizes the need for robust security measures to protect sensitive data. Key practices include using environment variables for storing secrets, encryption techniques (symmetric and asymmetric) for safeguarding data, and employing secrets management tools like HashiCorp Vault and AWS Secrets Manager. The secure management of API keys and credentials is crucial for data privacy, mitigating insider threats, protecting intellectual property, and preventing costly remediation efforts in the event of security breaches in the CI/CD pipeline.