Secrets sprawl is the smoke before the fire. Here's the TL;DR you never knew you needed but always deserved.
Secrets are passwords for your code and infrastructure, typically used to authenticate to databases and SaaS services. It's almost impossible to build software applications without them. They often take many forms:
Unlike human passwords which grant access to an individual user's account, secrets often grant access to an entire organization's services. Most services enable developers to fully manage their offering through code and APIs accessed through secrets.
Most companies have a database, payment processor, and cloud infrastructure provider. Here are a couple of examples to bring the point home:
In the wrong hands, the damage a single secret can enact is enormous as the data and actions it unlocks impact not only the company but its customers. Highly sophisticated attackers will attempt to leverage one compromised system to gain access to others, exponentially compounding your exposure.
Secrets are the literal keys to your data kingdom. It's critical your organization is able to answer these questions. If not, you have likely found a severe sprawl problem increasing your risk exposure every day it persists.
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A malicious actor only needs one.
Companies are required by law to notify their customers after a breach, often leading to compounding events that are difficult to recover from.
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