What is AWS Secrets Manager?

AWS Secrets Manager is specifically engineered to protect the critical secrets needed for accessing applications, services, and IT resources. This service streamlines the processes involved in rotating, managing, and retrieving various secrets, such as database credentials and API keys, across their entire lifecycle. By utilizing Secrets Manager APIs, both users and applications can securely access these secrets without the danger of revealing sensitive information in an unencrypted format. It incorporates built-in secret rotation features for services like Amazon RDS, Amazon Redshift, and Amazon DocumentDB, while also enabling the management of diverse secret types including API keys and OAuth tokens. Furthermore, Secrets Manager allows for strict access control through comprehensive permissions and supports centralized auditing of secret rotations across AWS Cloud resources, third-party applications, and on-premises systems. In addition to these features, it aids organizations in meeting their security and compliance requirements by facilitating the secure rotation of secrets without the need for code deployments, thereby improving overall operational efficiency. This holistic approach guarantees that sensitive data is safeguarded throughout its entire lifecycle, adhering to industry best practices in security management while also providing organizations with greater peace of mind. Ultimately, AWS Secrets Manager stands as a pivotal tool in modern security frameworks, ensuring that critical information remains confidential and secure.

Pricing

Price Starts At:
$0.40 per month
Free Trial Offered?:
Yes

Integrations

Offers API?:
Yes, AWS Secrets Manager provides an API

Screenshots and Video

AWS Secrets Manager Screenshot 1

Company Facts

Company Name:
Amazon
Date Founded:
1994
Company Location:
United States
Company Website:
aws.amazon.com/secrets-manager/

Product Details

Deployment
SaaS
On-Prem
Training Options
Documentation Hub
Webinars
On-Site Training
Support
Standard Support
Web-Based Support

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

AWS Secrets Manager Categories and Features

Privileged Access Management Software

Application Access Control
Behavioral Analytics
Credential Management
Endpoint Management
For MSPs
Granular Access Controls
Least Privilege
Multifactor Authentication
Password Management
Policy Management
Remote Access Management
Threat Intelligence
User Activity Monitoring