AWS Secrets Manager
AWS Secrets Manager helps protect access to applications, services, and IT resources. Rotate, manage, and retrieve database credentials, API keys, and other secrets.
What is Secrets Manager? (Simple Explanation)
Secrets Manager is an AWS service in the Security category. AWS Secrets Manager helps protect access to applications, services, and IT resources.
When Would You Use This?
- Database credential management
- API key storage and rotation
- OAuth token management
- Multi-region secret replication
Who Uses Secrets Manager?
From startups to enterprises, Secrets Manager powers:
What Makes Secrets Manager Powerful
Services That Work with Secrets Manager
Secrets Manager is rarely used alone. It's typically combined with:
Compliance & Security
How AWS Secrets Manager fits into major compliance standards:
Secrets Manager configuration is audited by CIS Benchmarks 1.5–3.0 for secure cloud defaults.
Secrets Manager access controls, encryption, and audit logging map to NIST 800-53 AC, SC, and AU control families.
Secrets Manager encryption, access control, and logging support PCI DSS for cardholder data environments.
Secrets Manager security, availability, and confidentiality controls evaluated under SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria.
Secrets Manager configuration and monitoring controls map to ISO 27001 Annex A information security management.
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