Vault and SPIFFE for Workload Identity
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HashiCorp Vault can now act as a SPIFFE identity issuer and broker, simplifying workload identity and authorization. This integration defines the role of SPIRE within the workflow. This feature is targeted at engineers and architects managing secure application deployments.
- →Vault as SPIFFE Identity Issuer and Broker
- →SPIRE's Role in the Workflow
Features (1) ›
- Vault as SPIFFE Identity Issuer and Broker
HashiCorp Vault can now serve as a SPIFFE identity issuer and broker. This allows for streamlined workload identity and authorization processes.
Notes (1) ›
- SPIRE's Role in the Workflow
The integration explicitly defines the positioning and function of SPIRE within the context of workload identity management.
Read the original announcement →
https://www.hashicorp.com/blog/implementing-workload-identity-with-hashicorp-vault-and-spiffe
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