What is HashiCorp Vault?
HashiCorp Vault is a comprehensive platform that secures user applications and infrastructure, reducing the surface area and attack time in the event of a breach. Vault tightly controls access to sensitive data and encryption keys by authenticating against trusted sources of identity, including Active Directory, LDAP, Kubernetes, CloudFoundry, and cloud platforms. The system enables fine-grained authorization, determining which users and applications are permitted access to secrets and keys. Vault's key features and use cases encompass secrets management, identity brokering, and data encryption
Highlights
- Secrets Management: Vault provides a secure, centralized store for sensitive data, such as API keys, passwords, certificates, and more, ensuring they are accessible only to authorized entities
- Identity Brokering: Vault integrates with various identity providers, allowing users and applications to authenticate using their existing credentials, streamlining access control
- Data Encryption: Vault offers encryption-as-a-service, enabling secure storage and management of sensitive data across multiple environments and applications.