Detect and Secure Sensitive Information in Code
A Secret Scanner identifies hardcoded secrets such as API keys, tokens, and passwords left in the code. These credentials, if exposed, can be exploited by attackers to gain unauthorized access. By automating secret detection, you minimize risks of data breaches and improve overall security hygiene without manual effort.
5 Common Issues Addressed by Secret Scanner
- Hardcoded API keys, passwords, and tokens accidentally pushed to repositories.
- Exposure of secrets in public repositories leading to data breaches.
- Manual secret detection causing delays in the development lifecycle.
- Insecure handling of credentials in shared or CI/CD environments.
- Reusing old credentials without rotating or monitoring them.
Why Needs to Be Adopted
Hardcoded secrets in source code can lead to unauthorized access to systems and data. Automating their detection prevents leaks and strengthens your overall security posture, saving your team from manual, error-prone reviews.
How AquilaX Offers This
AquilaX Secret Scanner combines advanced AI models with open-source tools to identify and remediate hardcoded credentials like API keys and passwords in seconds. Its integration into CI/CD workflows ensures continuous protection.
Use Cases for Secret Scanner
- Detect hardcoded API keys, passwords, and access tokens in source code.
- Prevent accidental exposure of sensitive credentials in public repositories.
- Ensure secure handling of secrets in CI/CD pipelines and shared environments.
- Eliminate risks of credentials being exploited in production.
- Monitor repositories continuously for newly introduced secrets.