[OpenBao](https://openbao.org/) is a fork of [HashiCorp Vault](https://developer.hashicorp.com/vault) which is a centralized solution for managing and securing sensitive data like authentication credentials, usernames, API tokens, and database credentials. 
Beyond static secrets, OpenBao supports dynamic secrets, allowing applications to generate ephemeral credentials for enhanced security.

OpenBao's _Encrypt as a Service_ feature makes it simple to implement data encryption across your systems.

OpenBao's Secret Engines include:
1. **Key-Value Store**
2. **PKI** (Public Key Infrastructure) for certificate management
3. **SSH** for managing SSH credentials
4. **Transit Engine** for encrypting data without storing it
5. **Time-based One-Time Passwords** (TOTP) for two-factor authentication
6. **Kubernetes Secrets** for seamless integration with containerized applications

## 🔗 References

* https://openbao.org/docs/platform/k8s/helm/run/#initialize-and-unseal-openbao
* https://developer.hashicorp.com/vault

