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Application Security

Almacenamiento Incorrecto de Secretos

A vulnerability where sensitive secrets, such as API keys or passwords, are stored in insecure locations, such as plaintext or unsecured repositories.

Quick answer: A vulnerability where sensitive secrets, such as API keys or passwords, are stored in insecure locations, such as plaintext or unsecured repositories.

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Quick answer

A vulnerability where sensitive secrets, such as API keys or passwords, are stored in insecure locations, such as plaintext or unsecured repositories.

Why it matters

Almacenamiento Incorrecto de Secretos matters because it supports clear communication in Application Security contexts for SOC Analysts, Security Engineers, and Incident Responders. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as CISSP, CompTIA Security+, and CEH.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Almacenamiento Incorrecto de Secretos?

In this glossary, Almacenamiento Incorrecto de Secretos refers to: A vulnerability where sensitive secrets, such as API keys or passwords, are stored in insecure locations, such as plaintext or unsecured repositories.

How is Almacenamiento Incorrecto de Secretos used in cybersecurity?

In cybersecurity communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Durante la revisión de código, el SOC detectó almacenamiento incorrecto de claves privadas en el repositorio, exponiendo activos críticos."

Why does Almacenamiento Incorrecto de Secretos matter in cybersecurity?

Almacenamiento Incorrecto de Secretos matters because it supports clear communication in Application Security contexts for SOC Analysts, Security Engineers, and Incident Responders. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as CISSP, CompTIA Security+, and CEH.

Who uses Almacenamiento Incorrecto de Secretos?

Almacenamiento Incorrecto de Secretos is mainly used by SOC Analysts, Security Engineers, and Incident Responders.

What category does Almacenamiento Incorrecto de Secretos belong to?

In this glossary, Almacenamiento Incorrecto de Secretos is grouped under Application Security. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, MITRE ATT&CK and published by Protermify Cybersecurity as a static cybersecurity reference page.

Definition

A vulnerability where sensitive secrets, such as API keys or passwords, are stored in insecure locations, such as plaintext or unsecured repositories.

Operational example

During the code review, the SOC flagged improper secret storage of private keys in the source code repository, exposing critical assets.

Localized term

Almacenamiento Incorrecto de Secretos

Localized example

Durante la revisión de código, el SOC detectó almacenamiento incorrecto de claves privadas en el repositorio, exponiendo activos críticos.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, MITRE ATT&CK

Category

Application Security

Exam relevance

  • CISSP
  • CompTIA Security+
  • CEH

Target audience

  • SOC Analysts
  • Security Engineers
  • Incident Responders

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