HashiCorp introduces new security features for Vault and Boundary

HashiCorp introduces new security features for Vault and Boundary

At HashiConf 2024 in Boston, HashiCorp unveiled a series of new features that further strengthen the security of their platforms Vault and Boundary.

These enhancements within Vault and Boundary aim to simplify Security Lifecycle Management (SLM) and provide organizations with a more secure development environment with less operational burden.

New features for HCP Vault Secrets

One of the key announcements is the availability of HCP Vault Secrets for enterprise environments, with new capabilities such as automatic secret rotation and dynamic secrets. Automatic secret rotation, now generally available, allows companies to regularly refresh sensitive data without manual intervention. This reduces the risks of static secrets and simplifies compliance with security guidelines.

In addition, HCP Vault introduces dynamic secrets, which are generated on demand and have a limited lifetime. This feature is currently in public beta and offers a more secure approach to credential management, particularly in environments where traditional static secrets are vulnerable.

Boundary offers new session management capabilities

HashiCorp has also announced enhancements to Boundary, their platform for secure human access to machines. The introduction of “transparent sessions,” currently in public beta, allows users to connect to sensitive systems without manual intervention.

This enhancement reduces the risk of human error and increases productivity by automating the workflow for remote connections.

Enhanced observation and access

Another important addition is support for audit log streaming in several HashiCorp products, including HCP Vault, HCP Packer and HCP Boundary. This new feature helps organizations better understand access requests and increases visibility into secrets management.

These announcements mark an important step in HashiCorp’s mission to seamlessly integrate security into the development workflow. This should make it easier for companies to improve their security practices without sacrificing development speed or efficiency.