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Managing Secrets in Production

Managing Secrets in Production

Worried about securing sensitive data in your cloud environment? This practical guide shows how to lock down secrets in production using techniques that work with automated environments and legacy systems.

Erik OstermanMay 27, 2017

CEO & Founder of Cloud Posse

Cloud Architecture & Platforms

Secrets are any sensitive piece of information (like a password, API token, TLS private key) that must be kept safe. This presentation is a practical guide covering what we've done at Cloud Posse to lock down secrets in production. It includes our answer to avoid the same pitfalls that Shape Shift encountered when they were hacked. The techniques presented are compatible with automated cloud environments and even legacy systems.

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Erik Osterman
Erik Osterman
CEO & Founder of Cloud Posse
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