GCP - Cloud Functions
Which Google Cloud service is best suited to securely store sensitive environment variables like API keys?
Which Google Cloud service is best suited to securely store sensitive environment variables like API keys?
easy📝 Conceptual Q2 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Identify secure storage for secrets
Secret Manager is designed to store and manage sensitive data securely.Step 2: Eliminate other options
Cloud Storage is for files, Pub/Sub for messaging, Cloud Functions for running code.Final Answer:
Secret Manager -> Option AQuick Check:
Secure secret storage = Secret Manager [OK]
Quick Trick: Use Secret Manager for sensitive environment variables [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Using Cloud Storage for secrets
- Confusing messaging services with secret storage
- Storing secrets directly in Cloud Functions
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