scanning-for-secrets

Scans codebase for exposed secrets, API keys, and credentials. Prevents secret leaks before commit or deployment.

• Detects exposed secrets, API keys, and credentials in code.
• Identifies hardcoded passwords and private keys in files.
• Helps find and remediate secret leaks in codebases.
• Proactively prevents sensitive data exposure in commits.

• Uses pattern matching and entropy analysis for detection.
• Generates detailed reports with locations and remediation steps.
• Supports pre-commit integration to block secret commits.
• Identifies common secret types: AWS, Google, Azure, SSH, PGP.
• Provides compliance and severity-based prioritization.
• Integrates with security tools and notification plugins.

1. 1.Trigger with 'scan for secrets', 'find exposed keys', or 'check credentials'.
2. 2.Define scan scope and targets in the codebase.
3. 3.Configure thresholds and scanning parameters.
4. 4.Run analysis systematically across code and config files.
5. 5.Review findings, prioritize by severity, and apply remediation.
6. 6.Generate and share a detailed security report.