secrets-and-configuration-management

Environment variables are managed by consolidating all service-specific variables into a single encrypted JSON blob within AWS Secrets Manager. This enforces a one-secret-per-service pattern, preventing data breaches while simplifying microservice deployments.

Account-based environment isolation separates database access securely across AWS accounts. This approach defines role-based database users and facilitates secure developer access through IAM policies integrated with RDS Proxy.

Customer-managed KMS keys encrypt application secrets by storing all environment variables in a single AWS Secrets Manager JSON blob. You define the secret structure for your service and ensure it is encrypted with your specific KMS key.

Yes, this secrets management approach works with infrastructure-as-code. When setting up a new microservice, you define the secret structure, apply KMS encryption, and establish secure database access roles following infrastructure-as-code best practices.

Yes, IAM policies control RDS database access for developers. This method facilitates secure access through IAM policies and RDS Proxy, implementing role-based database user management to enhance security and simplify user offboarding.

Consolidating service environment variables into a single AWS secret enforces a one-secret-per-service pattern. This unified storage approach uses customer-managed KMS keys for robust encryption, simplifying configuration management and preventing data breaches.