Use case: Secure Secrets Management with Cripsa Secret Manager

Goal: The Developer aims to securely store, manage, and access sensitive information (secrets) using Cripsa Secret Manager. This service provides an encrypted and centralized repository for secrets, ensuring they are protected from unauthorized access and breaches.

Actors:

  • Developer (Client/Development Team)
  • Cripsa Secret Manager

Main Flow:

  • The Developer registers as a developer on the Cripsa platform (https://cripsa.com).
  • The Developer creates a secret through the Cripsa Portal or APIs, specifying a unique name following a specific format.
  • To access the stored secret, the Developer invokes the "Get Secret" API within their application logic.
  • Cripsa Secret Manager verifies the provided Organization ID and Domain information before granting access.
  • Once validated, Cripsa Secret Manager retrieves the encrypted secret associated with the unique name.
  • The Developer's application logic uses the obtained secret for various application functionalities, ensuring the sensitive information remains protected.

Benefits:

  • Security: Secrets are encrypted and accessible only with valid Organization ID and Domain.
  • Centralization: Secrets are stored centrally, aiding in efficient management across applications.
  •  Automation: Secrets can be securely retrieved through automation, reducing manual intervention.
  • Protection: Stored secrets are safeguarded from unauthorized access and potential breaches.

Preconditions:

  • The Developer is registered on the Cripsa platform.
  • The Developer has created a secret using Cripsa Secret Manager.

Postconditions:

  • The Developer's application securely accesses and utilizes the retrieved secret for its intended purposes.

Exceptions:

  • If the provided Organization ID and Domain are invalid, access to the secret is denied.
  • Unauthorized access attempts trigger security measures and are blocked by Cripsa Secret Manager.

Trigger:

  • The Developer's application logic initiates the process by invoking the "Get Secret" API to securely access a stored secret.
  • In this use case, Cripsa's Secret Manager provides the Developer with a secure and efficient way to manage and access sensitive information across their applications. The service ensures that sensitive data remains protected, and access is granted only to authorized individuals using the appropriate credentials.
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