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# HashiCorp Vault

##### What is HashiCorp Vault?

HashiCorp Vault is a tool for secure access to secrets. A secret is anything that you want to control access to, such as [API](https://www.cegal.com/en/dictionary/api) keys, passwords and certificates. HashiCorp Vault provides a uniform interface for managing secrets, as well as a modern, scalable and API-powered solution, where both systems and people can easily get onboard.

##### Cegal and HashiCorp Vault

Cegal Vault is a key technology for us due to its ability to meet important security requirements that we regularly encounter amongst our customers. In our opinion and experience, this is the leading alternative available on the market as regards secrets management and distributed security.

Find out about: [Our expert consultants >](https://www.cegal.com/en/consultancy/consultants)

Related terms

- [ Cloud Native ](https://www.cegal.com/no/ordbok/cloud-native)
- [ HashiCorp ](https://www.cegal.com/no/ordbok/hashicorp)
- [ GDPR ](https://www.cegal.com/no/ordbok/gdpr)
- [ API ](https://www.cegal.com/no/ordbok/api)
- [ Data Lake ](https://www.cegal.com/no/ordbok/data-lake)
- [ HashiCorp Nomad ](https://www.cegal.com/no/ordbok/hashicorp-nomad)
- Sikkerhet
- TLS
- SSH
- Kryptering
- OAuth

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