Securing secrets in IaC is crucial. Learn best practices and hands-on tips to protect sensitive data and secure Terraform state files effectively.
Managing sensitive information securely is a critical challenge in modern infrastructure-as-code (IaC) practices. Terraform, as a widely adopted IaC tool, stores crucial infrastructure details, including secrets, in its state file. If not properly secured, this state file can become a significant security risk. In this talk, we will explore the best practices for safely storing secrets within IaC and securing the Terraform state file itself. I’ll also provide practical tips and hands-on examples
Marko is a Principal Consultant at The Scale Factory, based in the UK. He has worked in the IT industry for more than two decades and engaged with many different technologies. He currently leads innovation, strategic projects and help customers to build and scale their SaaS platforms in AWS Cloud.