Database
- Change default passwords
- Enable SSL/TLS
- Restrict network access
- Use strong encryption
- Rotate credentials regularly
Network
- Deploy behind VPN
- Use private networks
- Enable mTLS
- Configure firewalls
- Use NetworkPolicies (Kubernetes)
Data Privacy
Redact PII:Secrets
Never commit secrets:- Use environment variables
- Use secret managers (AWS Secrets Manager, Vault)
- Rotate secrets regularly
- Use least privilege access