AWS Secrets Manager
Easily rotate, manage, and retrieve secrets.
Overview
AWS Secrets Manager helps you protect secrets needed to access your applications, services, and IT resources. The service enables you to easily rotate, manage, and retrieve database credentials, API keys, and other secrets throughout their lifecycle.
✨ Key Features
- Secure secret storage with encryption at rest (using AWS KMS)
- Automatic secrets rotation with built-in integrations for Amazon RDS, Redshift, and DocumentDB
- Fine-grained access control using IAM policies
- Auditing and monitoring via AWS CloudTrail and CloudWatch
- Cross-region secret replication for disaster recovery
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Native, automated rotation for AWS database services
- Deep integration with AWS IAM for access control
- Pay-as-you-go pricing model
Unique Value: Simplifies the lifecycle of secrets, particularly the difficult task of rotation, through deep integration with other AWS services.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Automated rotation of Amazon RDS database credentials
- Programmatic retrieval of secrets from applications running on EC2 or Lambda
- Centralized management of API keys for a microservices architecture
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Storing large binary files or configuration files (better suited for S3 or Parameter Store)
🏆 Alternatives
Compared to AWS Parameter Store, it offers automated rotation capabilities. Compared to third-party tools like HashiCorp Vault, it provides a simpler, fully managed experience for users heavily invested in the AWS ecosystem.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Business, Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
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