Master Azure Key Vault: Automate Expiry Alerts and Prevent Secret Outages

Managing sensitive data like secrets, keys, and certificates in Azure Key Vault is critical for application security. Ensuring these items do not expire unnoticed is a challenge that can lead issues.

1. Why We Need This Use Case

Managing sensitive data like secrets, keys, and certificates in Azure Key Vault is critical for application security. However, ensuring these items do not expire unnoticed is a challenge that can lead to service interruptions or vulnerabilities. Automating alerts for nearing expiration ensures proactive management, minimizes risks, and supports compliance with security standards.

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2. When We Need This Use Case

• When handling sensitive data like API keys, passwords, or certificates stored in Azure Key Vault.

• For organizations requiring compliance with data security regulations like GDPR, HIPAA, or PCI DSS.

• When you need automated notifications to prevent expired secrets from disrupting business applications.

• To enhance incident response and reduce manual overhead in secret management workflows.

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