PCSE Ensuring data protection

For cost and security, the team must store API keys securely. What is the recommended approach?

Multiple choice — select one answer

Answer choices

  1. a. Email passwords
  2. b. Cloud KMS automatic rotation
  3. c. Secret Manager
  4. d. Cloud KMS

Architectural breakdown & explanation

Secret Manager versions secrets.

Correct answer(s): c. Secret Manager

Exam domain: Ensuring data protection (25% weight on the official guide).

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