AWS Secrets Manager announces managed external secrets
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This article announces managed external secrets in AWS Secrets Manager, enabling automatic rotation of third-party SaaS secrets without manual Lambda function management.
- Default-enabled automatic rotation for SaaS provider secrets
- Multiple rotation strategy options supported by SaaS providers
- Pre-defined secret formats prescribed by SaaS providers
- Initial partners: Salesforce, BigID, and Snowflake
- Onboarding guide available for new SaaS provider partners
- Available in all AWS Regions where Secrets Manager operates
Managed external secrets simplifies SaaS secret management by automating rotation and reducing operational overhead for customers.
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