AWS Secrets Manager Explained | Secure Secrets Without .env (Hands-On)
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In this video, we explore AWS Secrets Manager and learn how to securely manage application secrets without relying on insecure .env files.
You’ll understand how Secrets Manager works, how to store and retrieve secrets, and how to integrate them into real-world applications using AWS CLI, Shell scripts, and Node.js.
I also demonstrate a complete hands-on setup including launching an EC2 instance, attaching IAM roles, creating secrets, retrieving them, and updating them dynamically.
This is a critical concept for DevOps engineers, backend developers, and anyone building secure cloud applications.
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⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:42 - What is AWS Secrets Manager
01:07 - Benefits of Secrets Manager
01:43 - Launch EC2 Instance
03:29 - Create IAM Role for EC2
05:38 - Create Secret using AWS CLI
07:31 - Use Secret in Shell Script
08:30 - Use Secret in Node.js Application
10:51 - Update / Rotate Secret
11:47 - Delete Secret
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