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Secrets Rotation

Encryption

Key Rotation Audit Log Secret Key Secrets Management

Replacing keys and tokens regularly (and fast if they leak).

Definition

Secrets rotation means changing secrets (keys, tokens, passwords) on a schedule or after a suspected leak.

In plain English Replacing keys and tokens regularly (and fast if they leak).

Why this matters

Why it matters: It limits how long stolen secrets remain useful to attackers.

Example

Example: Rotating an API key every 90 days, and immediately after exposure.