API Keys Security & Secrets Management Best Practices

TL;DR: Master API key management best practices by never storing unencrypted secrets in git, enforcing automated secrets scanning, and avoiding plaintext sharing in messaging systems. Use dedicated secrets management tools, apply least privilege and short-lived keys, and implement robust rotation and monitoring strategies. We have compiled a list of some of the best practices to prevent API key leakage and keep secrets and credentials safe. Secrets management doesn't have a one-size-fits-all app