secrets-management

To manage secrets with SSM and CloudFormation, define a Config struct mapping environment variables and SSM parameters, then reference them in templates using resolve syntax. This keeps credentials out of code and supports dev/qa/prod environments securely.

The best way to keep credentials out of templates is combining AWS SSM Parameter Store with environment-based configuration. Use CloudFormation reference syntax and ssm-secure usage to handle sensitive values without embedding secrets directly in infrastructure code.

Yes, you can use environment variables with SSM Parameter Store by defining a structured Config struct. This maps both non-secret and secret values, enforcing ssm-secure usage for sensitive data while maintaining environment-based configuration across your service.

Reference SSM parameters in CloudFormation templates using resolve syntax to support dev/qa/prod environments. This approach prevents embedding secrets in templates and enables IAM-scoped access alongside structured parameter naming for secure deployment workflows.

Yes, secrets management with SSM supports rotation workflows and IAM-scoped access. It provides templates for policy and parameter naming, enforces ssm-secure usage for sensitive values, and maintains minimal code exposure for infrastructure-as-code workflows.

Avoid using environment variables alone for secrets management when handling sensitive values requiring strict rotation and IAM-scoped access. Combine them with AWS SSM Parameter Store and CloudFormation references to ensure secure handling and minimal code exposure.