Best Practices to Protect Your Passwords and API Keys on Git Platforms

So, you’ve inadvertently posted your password or API key on a public source control management platform like GitHub, GitLab, or BitBucket. Don’t panic! We’ve all been there. The important thing now is to take immediate action to protect your sensitive information and minimize the potential risks. Here’s what you can do: 1. Invalidate the Exposed Password or API Key The first step is to quickly invalidate the password or API key that was compromised....