TL;DR: Master API key management best practices by never storing unencrypted secrets in git, enforcing automated secrets scanning, and avoiding plaintext sharing in messaging systems. Use dedicated secrets management tools, apply least privilege and short-lived keys, and implement robust rotation and monitoring strategies. We have compiled a list of some of the best practices to prevent API key leakage and keep secrets and credentials safe. Secrets management doesn't have a one-size-fits-all approach, so this list considers multiple perspectives so you can be informed in deciding to or not to implement strategies. Download the cheat sheet Never store unencrypted secrets in .git repositories It is common to wrongly assume that private repositories are secure vaults that are safe places to store secrets. Private repositories are not appropriate places to store secrets . Private repositories are high-value targets for bad actors because it is common practice to store secrets within them.…