🟢 What is Azure Key Vault? A cloud service for securely storing and accessing secrets, keys, and certificates . Removes the need to keep secrets (like connection strings, passwords, API keys) inside code or config files. Provides centralized secret management, encryption, and access control . 👉 Think of it like a secure password manager but for your applications. 🟢 Key Features Secrets → store text values (e.g., DB connection string, API key). Keys → store cryptographic keys (RSA, EC) for encryption, signing. Certificates → store/manage SSL/TLS certificates. Access Control → Access Policies (older model). Azure RBAC (modern, preferred). Integration → works with App Service, Functions, AKS, VMs, SQL DB, etc. Logging → audit who accessed secrets via Azure Monitor / Diagnostic Logs. 🟢 Why Use Key Vault? Security → secrets are encrypted with HSM (Hardware Security Modules). Compliance → meet industry standards (PCI-DSS, ISO, GDPR). Automation → aut...
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