Secret Scanning

What is Secret Scanning?

Secret scanning is the automated detection of exposed credentials — such as API keys, tokens, or passwords — in code repositories, configuration files, or logs.

Why it matters
Exposed secrets are a top cause of breaches. Secret scanning helps teams find and remove high-risk credentials before attackers exploit them.

How it works
Tools detect secrets using pattern matching and machine learning, triggering alerts or automated remediation workflows. Findings can integrate into vulnerability and risk management systems.

How Brinqa helps
Brinqa ingests secret scanning findings alongside vulnerabilities and misconfigurations to show how exposed credentials increase real-world risk.