Currently, information security and sensitive data are a priority when developing applications. Especially in this case, the storage of secrets or important secrets such as database password, API keys, certificates, System configuration and other confidential information. As a developer, we don't want these secret data to fall into the wrong hands. Imagine, what are the losses in the event of a data leak? Then, how to secure it? Is sensitive data safe enough to be stored in a text file such as JSON or Yaml? It's an easy thing for programmers to do, but Storing Secret in a public repo is Risky!

We need to choose a better option for managing secrets and one of the widely used secret storage that has emerged as a reliable solution is HashiCorp Vault technology.

HashiCorp Vault is a technology specifically designed to manage, protect, and store secrets securely. With Vault, we can improve security and avoid potentially detrimental security breaches.

1. Centralized Secret Management (Pengelolaan Secret Terpusat)

Vault provides a central platform for managing secrets that serves as a secure container for storing and accessing confidential information. In this centralized approach, we no longer need to store secrets separately in different places, such as configuration files or databases, which can be a source of security issues. We'll direct all applications that require service access to Vault with access restrictions.

2. Consolidation of secret (Pengaturan Akses secret yang Ketat)

Vault can help you manage secrets according to policies. Vault can manage access flexibly and tightly. We can define access policies based on the roles and responsibilities of each user or application. For example, only certain users have permission to retrieve or modify certain secrets.

3. Data Encryption (Teknologi Enkripsi data)

Vault provides encryption services that are protected by authentication and authorization methods.? Vault validates and authorizes clients (users, applications) before granting access to secrets or sensitive data stored.

4. Keeps detailed log (Menyimpan log dari semua requests and responses)

The vault keeps a log of all requests and responses so that they can be traced when there are changes. ? Every access to the secret, including actions such as adding, changing, and deleting, is recorded in detail. Every process can be audited and authenticated so that it can help detect suspicious behavior.

5. Extensive integration

Vault has a simple and easy-to-use API, allowing integration to automate various tools or processes, such as CI/CD. In addition, Vault can be connected to a variety of tools or platforms that are often used in modern IT infrastructure. For example, Vault supports integrations with configuration management tools such as Ansible and Kubernetes, cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure, and identity management systems such as LDAP or Active Directory.

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