Announcement
OpenBao - Open Source Secrets Management, Certificates, and Keys
OpenBao provides a robust and secure platform for managing, storing, and distributing sensitive data such as API keys, passwords, certificates, and encryption keys across dynamic infrastructure.
Project Introduction
Summary
OpenBao is an open-source system designed to securely manage and distribute secrets and sensitive data. It offers a unified interface to manage access to secrets across cloud-native and traditional environments.
Problem Solved
Modern applications and infrastructure often involve numerous secrets (API keys, database credentials, certificates) that are difficult to manage, audit, and secure. OpenBao solves this by providing a centralized, secure, and auditable solution for secret lifecycle management.
Core Features
Secure Secret Storage
Provides encrypted storage backends to persist sensitive data securely.
Dynamic Secrets
Generates secrets on demand for systems like databases, ensuring short-lived credentials.
Data Encryption as a Service
Allows applications to encrypt and decrypt data without exposing the encryption key.
Fine-grained Access Control
Policy-based access control system to define permissions for secrets and operations.
Tech Stack
使用场景
OpenBao is essential for organizations needing to secure, automate, and audit access to sensitive information across various technical landscapes:
Scenario 1: Application Secret Management
Details
Applications fetch database credentials, API keys, and other secrets directly from OpenBao at runtime, avoiding storing secrets in configuration files or code.
User Value
Enhances application security by centralizing secret access and eliminating hardcoded credentials.
Scenario 2: CI/CD Pipeline Security
Details
CI/CD pipelines use OpenBao to dynamically obtain credentials needed for deployment or testing, such as cloud provider API keys or SSH keys.
User Value
Improves automation security and allows for easier rotation and auditing of credentials used in pipelines.
Scenario 3: Certificate Management
Details
OpenBao acts as a Certificate Authority (CA) or integrates with external CAs to issue and manage TLS certificates for internal services.
User Value
Simplifies the process of issuing, renewing, and revoking TLS certificates, improving microservice security.
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