Securing Stripe API Keys in AWS with automatic rotation
Feb 21, 2025

Summary
This post details the implementation of automatic rotation for Stripe API keys within an AWS environment. It outlines the use of AWS Secrets Manager to store and manage secrets, and AWS Lambda functions to orchestrate the rotation process. The approach leverages IAM roles for secure access and demonstrates a practical method for enhancing the security posture of applications integrating with Stripe by mitigating the risks associated with long-lived API keys.