Secrets & Credential Management

This section addresses the secure management of API keys, credentials, and sensitive configuration data used by MCP servers and AI agents, preventing credential theft and unauthorized access.

Key Practices

• Use short-lived workload identities (SPIFFE JWT-SVID) for service authentication
• Never embed API keys in configuration files or container images
• Implement credential rotation and expiration policies
• Use separate wallets per agent with spending limits
• Apply principle of least privilege to credential scope

Implementation Guide

This section will cover:

• Secrets management system integration (HashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager)
• Workload identity and service mesh authentication
• Credential rotation automation
• Wallet security for cryptocurrency and payment integrations
• Audit logging for credential access

Risk Mitigation

Addresses threats including credential theft, unauthorized API access, financial fraud, and privilege escalation through compromised service accounts.