1Password Secrets Automation
A robust solution for managing infrastructure secrets with dual-key encryption and seamless integration into existing tools.
| Category | Secrets Management |
|---|---|
| This page updated | a month ago |
| Pricing Details | Contact for pricing details. |
| Target Audience | DevOps teams, security professionals, and organizations managing sensitive infrastructure secrets. |
A key challenge with managing infrastructure secrets is the proliferation of credentials across various systems and services, which can lead to significant vulnerabilities if not properly secured. 1Password Secrets Automation addresses this challenge through a robust technical architecture.
At its core, 1Password Secrets Automation utilizes a dual-key encryption system, where each user's data is protected by both their account password and a unique Secret Key. The Secret Key, a 34-character string with 128 bits of entropy, is never sent to 1Password's servers and is stored locally on devices and in the user's Emergency Kit. This ensures that even 1Password cannot access the encrypted data, providing an additional layer of security against brute-force attacks and unauthorized access.
The technical approach involves integrating Secrets Automation with existing infrastructure tools such as HashiCorp Vault, Terraform, Kubernetes, and Ansible. This integration allows for the secure delivery of infrastructure secrets to machines and services when needed, using either 1Password Service Accounts or self-hosted Connect servers. Service accounts provide a low-overhead method for automating secrets management without additional infrastructure, while Connect servers offer more control and scalability, especially in environments requiring unlimited requests and self-hosted infrastructure.
Operationally, Secrets Automation ensures that all secrets are stored in a single, secure location, providing complete visibility and auditability. It also implements granular access control, allowing for precise permission settings without compromising productivity or security. The 1Password CLI and REST API (for Connect servers) enable integration into CI/CD pipelines and other automated workflows, ensuring that secrets are loaded securely into environment variables and configuration files without exposing plaintext secrets.
Key operational considerations include the management of rate limits and request quotas for service accounts, as well as the infrastructure requirements for self-hosted Connect servers. Additionally, ensuring the regular backup and safe storage of the Secret Key is crucial to prevent data loss and maintain access to encrypted data.