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sunny19919
Jan 19, 2023Copper Contributor
Best way to backup Azure keyvault
Hi All,
What is best way to backup Azure keyvault secrets outside azure , any suggestion for good password manager tool to store the secret backup locally ?
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- Hi sunny19919 Backing up Azure Key Vault secrets outside of Azure is a good practice to ensure the safety of your sensitive data. Here's how you can do it: 1- Export Key Vault secrets: Use Azure PowerShell or Azure CLI to export the secrets from your Azure Key Vault. This will save the secrets in a JSON or CSV file, which can then be used for importing the secrets back to the Key Vault or another secure storage. Example using Azure CLI: az keyvault secret list --vault-name <YourKeyVaultName> --query '[].{id:id, secret: value}' > secrets.json Example using Azure PowerShell: $vaultName = "<YourKeyVaultName>" $secrets = Get-AzKeyVaultSecret -VaultName $vaultName $exportedSecrets = $secrets | Select-Object -Property @{Name="id"; Expression={$_.Id}}, @{Name="secret"; Expression={$_.SecretValueText}} $exportedSecrets | ConvertTo-Json -Depth 100 | Set-Content -Path "secrets.json" 2- Encrypt the exported secrets: Before storing the exported secrets in a password manager or another secure storage, it's crucial to encrypt the file. You can use tools like GPG, OpenSSL, or 7-Zip to encrypt the JSON or CSV file containing the secrets. 3- Store the encrypted file in a secure password manager: After encrypting the exported secrets, you can store the file in a secure password manager. Some popular password managers that allow you to store files alongside your passwords are: 1Password LastPass KeePassXC Bitwarden These password managers provide strong encryption, support for various platforms, and secure storage of sensitive data, including files. By following these steps, you can securely back up your Azure Key Vault secrets outside of Azure and store them locally in a password manager. Make sure to follow best practices for password management, such as using strong master passwords and enabling multi-factor authentication (MFA) for added security.
Below URL is quite good to follow, to match your own requirment:
Azure Key Vault Security Best Practices: Step-by-Step Guide - Blog (testpreptraining.com)