What are the differences between Lambda environment variables and Secrets Manager?

What are the differences between Lambda environment variables and Secrets Manager?

Lambda environment variables are used to store configuration settings for your function, while Secrets Manager is designed to securely store sensitive information like API keys and passwords.

Can I use Secrets Manager to store environment variables?

Yes, you can use Secrets Manager to store sensitive information and then reference those secrets in your Lambda function's environment variables.

What are the security benefits of using Secrets Manager?

Secrets Manager provides automatic rotation of secrets, fine-grained access control, and audit logging, enhancing security.

Are there any costs associated with using Secrets Manager?

Yes, Secrets Manager has a pricing model based on the number of secrets stored and the number of API calls made.

Which one should I use for storing database credentials?

It's recommended to use Secrets Manager for storing database credentials due to its enhanced security features.