A Guide to Securing Secrets in CI/CD Pipelines

Navigating the intricacies of software development and deployment often feels akin to threading a needle in a constantly shifting and changing environment, especially when trying to maintain the security and integrity of sensitive data. One of those intricacies includes the presence of 'secrets' embedded within software code. These can include username/passwords, tokens and API keys that grant access to operational processes, databases, and third-party services at the code level, and it's essential to keep them secure. 

When improperly used, these …

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