Securing .NET Core Applications with Azure Key Vault

Secure Your Secrets with Azure Key Vault: A Comprehensive Guide

This repository contains code samples and configurations referenced in my Medium blog post "Securing .NET Core Applications with Azure Key Vault".

Overview

In this blog post, I discuss the importance of securing sensitive data in .NET Core applications and introduce Azure Key Vault as a solution.

It covers the following topics:

• Understanding Azure Key Vault

  An introduction to Azure Key Vault and its features, including secret management, key management, and certificate management.

• Integration with .NET Core

  Step-by-step instructions on integrating Azure Key Vault with .NET Core applications. This includes setting up Azure Key Vault in the Azure portal, configuring access policies, and retrieving secrets programmatically in your .NET Core code.

• Best Practices

  Tips and best practices for managing secrets securely in Azure Key Vault, such as using Managed Identities for Azure resources, restricting access to Key Vault, and rotating secrets regularly.

How to Use

1. Read the Blog Post: Begin by reading the full blog post on Medium here.

2. Explore Code Samples: Check out the repository for sample code snippets and implementations.

3. Review Configurations: Edit appsettings.json configuration file and setup instructions related to Azure Key Vault.

4. Contribute: If you have any improvements or suggestions, feel free to submit a pull request.

Feedback and Contributions

If you have any feedback on the blog post or suggestions for improving the integration of Azure Key Vault with .NET Core applications, feel free to leave a comment on the Medium post or open an issue here.

Thank you for your interest in securing .NET Core applications with Azure Key Vault!