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Handle secrets properly: never in source code or Docker images. Use a secrets manager (Vault, AWS Secrets Manager). Inject at runtime as environment variables or mounted files. Rotate regularly and automatically. Each service gets only the secrets it needs (least privilege). Audit who accessed what. Encrypt secrets at rest and in transit.
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Avoid storing secrets directly in code or plain environment variables. Use secret managers like Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, or Azure Key Vault. Secrets should be encrypted at rest, in transit, and rotated periodically.
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