A built-in vault feature provides encryption of confidential data at rest while giving tasks access at runtime. Storing data in plain text or environment variables risks exposure, and relying on prompts during each run does not address storing information securely for repeatable operations. Leveraging an encrypted vault allows administrators to keep secrets safe without sacrificing efficiency.
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