Managing passwords, API keys, and certificates securely across modern infrastructure is critical for enterprise security. In a featured article for ADMIN Magazine, Markus Feilner explores how OpenBao™ centralizes secrets management, provides dynamic credentials, and seamlessly integrates with modern DevOps workflows.
"OpenBao is a tool for securely managing secrets... Today, a growing ecosystem of partners such as Adfinis and GitLab provide enterprise products and support, together with an active community. Managed by the Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF), OpenBao controls the use of secrets and centralizes, automates, and prevents disclosure."
Managing sensitive infrastructure data requires flexible and automated solutions. OpenBao offers features ranging from managing static and dynamic secrets with automatic expiration to identity brokering and automated certificate management. Integrations like using OpenBao with GitLab CI pipelines and the recently released GitLab Secrets Manager streamline secure continuous deployment, making it a key element for strong enterprise workflows.