The new integration enhances secrets management capabilities, empowering developers with secure, centralized tools for Kubernetes workflows

Bitwarden, the trusted security leader for passwords, secrets, and passkey management, today announced public beta availability for integrating Bitwarden Secrets Manager into Kubernetes workflows for developers and DevOps teams. The update strengthens Kubernetes environments by empowering teams to securely manage sensitive information such as API keys, passwords, and tokens through centralized and encrypted secrets storage and retrieval.

Addressing Kubernetes secrets challenges

A recent Bitwarden study found that 65% of developers hardcode secrets across development environments. This practice prevails in Kubernetes workflows, leading to challenges in managing and securing secrets, tracking usage, and integrating with other development and infrastructure solutions. The Kubernetes integration for Bitwarden Secrets Manager ensures that secrets remain synchronized, encrypted, and protected against unauthorized access and other vulnerabilities throughout the software development lifecycle.

Development teams can easily integrate Bitwarden Secrets Manager into Kubernetes workflows using the Helm package manager for deployment. This operator enables secure and automated secrets synchronization between Kubernetes clusters and Bitwarden Secrets Manager, while also ensuring:

• Comprehensive secrets management: Secure storage and management of sensitive data, reducing unauthorized access and vulnerabilities.
• Centralized access controls: Granular access controls ensure that only authorized machine and user accounts can retrieve sensitive information.
• Simplified operations: Streamlined secrets management across distributed environments enhances efficiency and reduces complexity.
• Audit and compliance: Advanced auditing and version control enhance compliance efforts and simplify tracking of secrets modifications.
• Seamless integration: Smooth compatibility with existing Kubernetes environments minimizes complexity and enhances DevOps workflows.
• Secret rotation and revocation: Secure and simplified secret rotation and revocation, addressing the difficulties of managing these processes manually.

Integration details and availability

The Kubernetes integration is now available in public beta, offering a robust solution for any organization looking to enhance their security posture within Kubernetes environments. It supports a wide range of deployments, ensuring compatibility and ease of use.

Developers and DevOps teams can begin integrating Bitwarden Secrets Manager immediately by accessing detailed setup instructions available on the Bitwarden website.

For more information, please visit: https://bitwarden.com/products/secrets-manager/

About Bitwarden:

Bitwarden empowers enterprises, developers, and individuals to safely store and share sensitive data. With a transparent, open-source approach to password management, secrets management, and passwordless innovations, Bitwarden makes it easy for users to extend robust security practices to all of their online experiences. Founded in 2016, Bitwarden is supported by a passionate global community of security experts and enthusiasts. The company is headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, and has a globally distributed team. Learn more at bitwarden.com.

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