In the Access stage, what does Vault grant clients access to?

Vault primarily operates as a secrets management system, and in the Access stage, it grants clients access to secrets, keys, and encryption capabilities. This stage is critical because it allows applications and users to retrieve sensitive information securely.

Secrets refer to various types of confidential data that might include API keys, passwords, encryption keys, tokens, and other sensitive information that should be kept secure. In addition, Vault provides strong encryption capabilities that enable clients to encrypt and decrypt data, ensuring that sensitive information is not exposed during transactions.

This focus on secrets and encryption capabilities is fundamental to Vault's purpose, differentiating it from other aspects of security management, such as handling log files, user credentials, or authentication methods. Therefore, it is this functionality related to secrets, keys, and encryption that characterizes the Access stage in Vault.