Applications often need sensitive data such as passwords, API keys, or tokens. Storing this information directly in code or configuration files increases security risks.
A secret is confidential data used by an application. A vault is a secure system for storing and managing these secrets.
Vaults help protect sensitive data by encrypting it, controlling access, and supporting secure lifecycle management. Using a vault centralizes secret management and reduces the risk of exposure.
To learn more about secrets, see Create and manage secrets.
To learn more about vaults, see Create and manage vaults.