Compare Azure Key Vault vs. SecretHub

Strengthen your data security and compliance through the use of Key Vault. Effective key management is crucial for safeguarding cloud data. Implement Azure Key Vault to encrypt keys and manage small secrets such as passwords that utilize keys stored in hardware security modules (HSMs). For enhanced security, you have the option to either import or generate keys within HSMs, while Microsoft ensures that your keys are processed in FIPS validated HSMs, adhering to standards like FIPS 140-2 Level 2 for vaults and FIPS 140-2 Level 3 for HSM pools. Importantly, with Key Vault, Microsoft does not have access to or extract your keys. Additionally, you can monitor and audit your key usage through Azure logging, allowing you to channel logs into Azure HDInsight or integrate with your security information and event management (SIEM) solution for deeper analysis and improved threat detection capabilities. This comprehensive approach not only enhances security but also ensures that your data remains compliant with industry standards.

Enhance security across the entire software stack by implementing a cohesive secrets management solution that is accessible to all engineers, from administrators to interns. Storing passwords and API keys directly within source code poses a significant security threat, yet managing these secrets effectively can introduce a level of complexity that complicates deployment processes. Tools like Git, Slack, and email are built to facilitate information sharing, not to safeguard sensitive data. The practice of copy-pasting credentials and relying on a single administrator for access keys does not support the rapid software deployment schedules many teams face today. Furthermore, tracking who accesses which secrets and when can turn compliance audits into a daunting challenge. By removing secrets from the source code and substituting plaintext values with references to those secrets, SecretHub can seamlessly inject the necessary secrets into your application at startup. You can utilize the command-line interface to both encrypt and store these secrets, then simply direct your code to the appropriate location for retrieval. As a result, your code remains devoid of any sensitive information, allowing for unrestricted sharing among team members, which not only enhances collaboration but also boosts overall security. This approach ensures that your development process is both efficient and secure, reducing the risks associated with secret management.