Exposed Secrets - How Public Git Repositories and Docker Images Expose Millions of Secrets Like API Keys and Security Certificates Every Year

Explore the alarming rate at which secrets like API keys are spreading across the internet in this 26-minute conference talk from BSidesSF 2022. Delve into Mackenzie Jackson's research findings from 2020 and 2021, uncovering millions of leaked secrets. Learn how these sensitive data, including API keys and security certificates, end up exposed in public git repositories, Docker images, and packages. Gain insights into the scope of this security issue and understand the potential risks associated with such widespread exposure of confidential information.