Vault

Vault is a secrets management tool developed by HashiCorp that securely stores and tightly controls access to sensitive data such as tokens, passwords, certificates, and encryption keys. It integrates with various identity providers like Active Directory and Kubernetes, enabling identity-based access control. Vault offers a user-friendly interface, command-line interface (CLI), and HTTP API for managing secrets. It provides features for dynamic secret generation, automated credential rotation, and PKI infrastructure automation. The platform is designed for securing applications and systems by managing machine identities and automating credential issuance and rotation. Comprehensive documentation, tutorials, and community support are available for users. ## Bénéfices - Enhanced security by centralizing and protecting sensitive data - improved operational efficiency through automation of secret management tasks - simplified compliance with security regulations through robust access control and auditing capabilities - reduced risk of data breaches by minimizing exposure of sensitive credentials - increased productivity by streamlining the process of managing and distributing secrets across development, testing, and production environments - easier collaboration with streamlined secret management - ability to scale to accommodate growing security needs.