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CNCF [Cloud Native Computing Foundation]

The Cost of Secrets: Managing and Protecting Sensitive Information in Cloud Native Environments

CNCF [Cloud Native Computing Foundation] via YouTube

Overview

Explore the critical topic of secrets management in cloud-native environments through this 23-minute CNCF conference talk. Delve into the nature of secrets, their importance, and the potential consequences of exposure. Learn about common ways secrets are inadvertently revealed, including through infrastructure-as-code practices. Discover best practices for handling secrets, including what to do if credentials are compromised. Gain insights into effective secret scanning techniques, such as using regular expressions and keywords. Walk away with key takeaways to enhance your organization's security posture and protect sensitive information in cloud-native ecosystems.

Syllabus

Intro
Horror stories
What are secrets
Secrets
How do secrets get revealed
Infrastructure is code
Cake example
How secrets are revealed
What to do if credentials are exposed
Best practices
Checkoff
Scan Secrets
Regular Expressions
Keywords
Check off
Key takeaways
Summary
Outro

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CNCF [Cloud Native Computing Foundation]

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