vaultless
Vaultless refers to a security architecture or system that aims to eliminate the need for traditional secret vaults. Instead of storing sensitive information like API keys, passwords, or certificates in a centralized, encrypted database (a vault), vaultless approaches distribute or manage these secrets in a way that reduces the attack surface associated with a single point of failure.
One common implementation of a vaultless system involves using existing secure environments or hardware. For instance,
The core principle behind vaultless is to minimize the persistent storage of secrets. This approach can enhance