What does Vault do to reduce unwarranted exposure of secrets?

The function of centralizing credential management in one location is fundamental to how Vault minimizes unwarranted exposure of secrets. By managing secrets in a single, secure system, Vault ensures that access control policies can be uniformly applied and monitored. This centralized approach not only simplifies the management of secrets but also enhances security because it reduces the attack surface. With all secrets managed in one secure location, organizations can implement best practices like least privilege access, ensuring that only authorized users can access sensitive information.

Additionally, while other methods like encryption do play significant roles in protecting secrets, simply updating or sharing secrets does not inherently address the broader framework of security management. Centralization ensures effective oversight and governance, which are critical to maintaining a robust security posture.