Episode 82 — Secrets Management and Key Handling
Every system depends on secrets—API tokens, encryption keys, and credentials—and this episode focuses on how to protect them. You’ll learn the difference between storing, transmitting, and using secrets securely, and why “hardcoding” them in scripts or configuration files remains one of the most common security mistakes. We explain how dedicated secrets management tools centralize storage, enforce access control, and generate short-lived credentials that reduce exposure. The discussion also highlights how key lifecycle management—generation, rotation, expiration, and revocation—supports encryption integrity across platforms.
Listeners will explore real-world implementations, such as HashiCorp Vault, AWS KMS, and Azure Key Vault, while learning general principles that apply regardless of vendor. We cover secure backup of key material, hardware security module integration, and auditing to ensure traceability. By mastering these processes, you’ll see how secrets management connects cryptography, identity, and automation—a combination that defines modern security hygiene and maps directly to GSEC domains. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber audio courses, books, and information to strengthen your educational path. Also, if you want to stay up to date with the latest news, visit DailyCyber.News for a newsletter you can use, and a daily podcast you can commute with.
