Zero Downtime Credential Rotation - Strategies and Benefits

Zero Downtime Credential Rotation - Strategies and Benefits

Discover strategies for implementing zero downtime credential rotation in complex software systems during this 42-minute conference talk from BSidesLV's PasswordsCon. Learn how to overcome the challenges of changing credentials safely without causing expensive downtime or system reboots. Explore basic techniques that enable credential rotation in any codebase without redeployments, while gaining valuable insights into system failure points and design weaknesses. Presented by Kenton McDonough, this talk addresses the vulnerability of credentials in software systems and provides practical solutions for developers to enhance security practices.