Company
Date Published
Author
Sean Yeh
Word count
2001
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

Pulumi ESC introduces Automated Database Credential Rotation for PostgreSQL and MySQL, addressing the security risks associated with static database credentials. This new feature automates the rotation process, reducing the risk of exposure from compromised credentials and easing the operational and compliance burdens of manual rotations. Pulumi ESC offers seamless integration with AWS VPCs via an open-source Lambda connector, enabling secure rotation without direct network access to the databases. The platform's two-secret strategy ensures application uptime by maintaining both current and previous credentials during transitions. Additionally, Pulumi ESC provides auditing, tracking, and automated rotation schedules to simplify compliance and governance, with plans to expand support to other databases and cloud environments. This enhancement aims to bolster database security by automating credential management and integrating with various developer-friendly tools and workflows.