What is a key security benefit of using Google Cloud Secret Manager over storing sensitive data directly in environment variables?

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GCP - Cloud Functions

AEnvironment variables can only store plaintext, while Secret Manager stores encrypted files

BEnvironment variables are encrypted by default, so Secret Manager adds no benefit

CSecret Manager disables network access to secrets, unlike environment variables

DSecret Manager provides automatic versioning and audit logging of secret access

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand Secret Manager features
Secret Manager offers secret versioning, access control, and audit logging.
Step 2: Compare with environment variables
Environment variables are not versioned and lack audit trails, increasing risk.
Final Answer:
Secret Manager provides automatic versioning and audit logging of secret access -> Option D
Quick Check:
Secret Manager enhances security with versioning and audit logs [OK]

Quick Trick: Secret Manager tracks versions and access logs [OK]

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