Envelope Encryption: A secure approach to secret management.
In the modern software development landscape, applications frequently rely on secrets like passwords, API keys, or tokens to access external services and data. Ensuring these secrets are stored securely is paramount, as improper handling can lead to severe security breaches. Envelope encryption provides a robust mechanism for managing and securing these secrets, offering a layered approach to encryption. This blog will delve into the principles of envelope encryption and illustrate how to implement it using Python, based on the Secure Secrets project files. ...