Terraform Associate Exam - Question 183

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Why does this backend configuration not follow best practices?

Examice · Accepted Answer

Storing credentials, such as access keys and secret keys, directly in a Terraform configuration file is not a best practice. This can lead to security risks, as sensitive information can be exposed in version control systems, logs, or to unauthorized users. Instead, credentials should be managed using more secure methods such as environment variables, AWS IAM roles, or secret management services.

Burakko · Answer

%100 A

depal_dhir · Answer

Access Key and Secret Key inside the config file? Really?

InformationOverload · Answer

Nobrainer

kennynelcon · Answer

A is the answer

phidelics · Answer

Never and never store your credentials in your terraform config

Alandt · Answer

Easy come on, everyone should know this.

090200f · Answer

for better understanding visit 
https://www.hashicorp.com/blog/managing-credentials-in-terraform-cloud-and-enterprise

so never ever store your credentials in terraform config directly

Terraform Associate Exam - Question 183

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