Understand the risks and best practices of secrets detection and management in DevOps

Software development has undergone a significant shift, requiring security experts to adapt to new challenges. With the rise of cloud-based development and DevOps practices, developers have expanded access to entire applications, including production environments. This increased access means that a single compromised identity can have a catastrophic impact on application and infrastructure security. 

Secrets detection has become vital to any effective Application Security program in this changing landscape. However, finding secrets in code is more complex than searching for specific field names. Effective secrets management requires a nuanced understanding of their impact, accurate detection, and avoiding false positives that can hinder productivity. Context is key when it comes to managing secrets in code. 

This ebook will explore the critical importance of secrets detection and management in the most helpful and commonly used DevOps tools. We will delve into the risk of exposed secrets in these popular technologies (non-exhaustive) and provide actionable steps to secure them. From cloud platforms and containers to infrastructure-as-code tools and more, we want to empower security experts like you in navigating the complexities of secrets management and detection.

Offered  by: GitGuardian