How do I access secrets in AWS Secrets Manager?

How do I access secrets in AWS Secrets Manager?

To access secrets in AWS Secrets Manager, you can use the AWS SDKs, AWS CLI, or the AWS Management Console.

Can you show me an example using the AWS SDK for Python?

Sure! Here's a simple example using Boto3:

import boto3

client = boto3.client('secretsmanager')
response = client.get_secret_value(SecretId='your_secret_id')
print(response['SecretString'])

What permissions do I need to access a secret?

You need the secretsmanager:GetSecretValue permission in your IAM policy to access a secret.

Is there a way to rotate secrets automatically?

Yes, AWS Secrets Manager supports automatic rotation of secrets. You can configure rotation using Lambda functions.