Identify the secrets that make your cloud environment more vulnerable to an attack

Compromised secrets such as leaked API and SSH keys, credentials, and session tokens are the leading cause of cloud security incidents. Misconfigurations in your environment often lead to these vulnerabilities. To minimize risks, it's recommended to implement processes that prevent storing secrets in the first place, like auto-expiration policies and centralized identity management tools. Monitoring when secrets need to be revoked or have expired is crucial for maintaining security. Datadog provides visibility into existing secrets and helps phase out vulnerable ones with secure alternatives.