Secrets detection is a crucial part of ensuring application security in software development. It involves identifying sensitive data such as API keys, database credentials, encryption keys, and other confidential information that could lead to unauthorized access or exposure if mishandled. Hardcoded secrets are common during early stages of development but pose significant security risks. Secrets detection tools can help identify these potential vulnerabilities before they can be exploited by malicious actors. Integrating secrets detection into the CI/CD pipeline is essential for catching any potential secrets at the earliest stage of the development process. Snyk provides robust secrets detection capabilities and best practices to avoid committing secrets and prevent potential data breaches.