Vault

Credential Vault refers to the secure storage layer responsible for protecting sensitive information such as credentials, private keys, and other authentication data used in remote access and credential management operations. Within the PAM system, the Vault serves as the centralized repository for secrets, ensuring they are encrypted, access-controlled, and auditable.

Each asset may contain one or more secret fields defined by its Asset Type, and these fields are stored securely in the Vault. Access to these secrets is tightly governed by Access Profiles, policies, and role-based permissions that determine who can retrieve, view, or modify stored data.

The Vault supports field-level encryption, ensuring that each stored secret is independently protected using strong cryptographic methods. Interactions with the Vault—whether programmatic or user-initiated—are logged in detail to support compliance, forensics, and security monitoring.

By centralizing secret storage and enforcing strict access controls, the Vault plays a critical role in reducing exposure to leaked credentials and maintaining the integrity of privileged access across distributed systems.