The key to protecting against accidental secret leakage is a two-pronged approach that involves both Secure Secrets Management and Secrets Leakage Detection. This can be achieved through the use of an encrypted, audited, and controlled secrets manager, as well as continuous scanning of environments for signs of leaked credentials. Solutions like Doppler and Truffle Security are working to detect and prevent secret leaks, while also providing user-friendly and approachable solutions for managing sensitive data. By quickly responding to detected leaks, rotating out compromised credentials, and giving attackers minimal time to exploit them, organizations can minimize the risks associated with secret leakage and keep their secrets secure.