Aws Secrets Manager Flashcards

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What is AWS Secrets Manager?

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A service that securely stores, manages, and automatically rotates secrets like passwords, API keys, and database credentials.

Example sentence: AWS Secrets Manager is used to securely store sensitive information such as passwords and API keys.

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What key feature does AWS Secrets Manager offer for security?

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Automatic rotation of secrets like passwords, API keys, and database credentials.

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How does AWS Secrets Manager secure secrets?

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Secrets are encrypted using AWS KMS (Key Management Service).

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What kind of data can AWS Secrets Manager store?

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Passwords, API keys, database credentials, and other sensitive data.

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How do you control access to secrets in AWS Secrets Manager?

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Use IAM policies to control access to stored secrets.

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Which AWS services does Secrets Manager integrate with?

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It integrates with services like RDS, Lambda, and others to securely manage secrets.

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Memory Hook for AWS Secrets Manager?

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Secrets Manager = Secure Storage + Auto-Rotate Secrets
Think: Passwords, API keys, and database credentials managed securely.

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