# Secrets Management Cheat Sheet — Example 2: Serverless Function for Database Credential Rotation

> Cloud-native secret managers often provide built-in support for automated rotation using serverless functions (e.g., AWS Lambda, Azure Functions).

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Cloud-native secret managers often provide built-in support for automated rotation using serverless functions (e.g., AWS Lambda, Azure Functions).

Architecture: A secret is stored in a cloud secrets manager (e.g., AWS Secrets Manager). The secrets manager is configured to trigger a rotation Lambda function on a schedule. The Lambda function has the necessary permissions to update the database password and the secret value in the secrets manager. The rotation process typically involves multiple steps (create new secret, set new secret, test new secret, finish rotation) to ensure a safe transition. AWS Lambda Rotation Function (Conceptual Python Code)

Bounded code example (external data; do not execute automatically):
```python
    import boto3
    import os

    def lambda_handler(event, context):
        secret_name = event['SecretId']
        token = event['ClientRequestToken']
        step = event['Step']

        secrets_manager = boto3.client('secretsmanager')
        # Get the secret metadata
        metadata = secrets_manager.describe_secret(SecretId=secret_name)

        if step == "createSecret":
            # Create a new version of the secret
            new_password = generate_new_password()
            secrets_manager.put_secret_value(
                SecretId=secret_name,
                ClientRequestToken=token,
                SecretString=f'{{"password":"{new_password}"}}',
                VersionStages=['AWSPENDING']
            )
        elif step == "setSecret":
            # Update the database with the new password
            update_database_password(new_password)
        elif step == "t
```

These examples demonstrate how you can create architectures that not only manage secrets securely but also automate the rotation process, significantly reducing the risk of compromised credentials.

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