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HashiCorp Exam Terraform-Associate-003 Topic 6 Question 24 Discussion

Actual exam question for HashiCorp's Terraform-Associate-003 exam
Question #: 24
Topic #: 6
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Your security team scanned some Terraform workspaces and found secrets stored in plaintext in state files. How can you protect that data?

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Suggested Answer: B

In Terraform Cloud, speculative plan runs are not automatically started when changes are merged or committed to the version control repository linked to a workspace. Instead, speculative plans are typically triggered as part of proposed changes in merge requests or pull requests to give an indication of what would happen if the changes were applied, without making any real changes to the infrastructure. Actual plan and apply operations in Terraform Cloud workspaces are usually triggered by specific events or configurations defined within the Terraform Cloud workspace settings. Reference = This behavior is part of how Terraform Cloud integrates with version control systems and is documented in Terraform Cloud's usage guidelines and best practices, especially in the context of VCS-driven workflows.


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Kris
2 months ago
Encrypted backend? More like 'encrypt-ted' backend, am I right? Gotta keep those secrets hush-hush, folks!
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Johnson
25 days ago
Consider using tools like Vault to manage secrets and access control.
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Eura
27 days ago
Implement a key management system to securely store and manage encryption keys.
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Kent
1 months ago
Use a secure backend like AWS KMS to encrypt the state files.
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Von
2 months ago
Scrubbing the state file? That's like trying to unsee a bad horror movie. Nope, I'm keeping my secrets locked up tight with that encrypted backend, thank you very much.
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Dulce
1 months ago
Scrubbing the state file is just a temporary fix. Encrypting is the long-term solution.
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Davida
1 months ago
I agree, using an encrypted backend is the best practice for protecting sensitive data.
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Tonja
2 months ago
Encrypting the state file is the way to go. Can't risk exposing those secrets.
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Alva
3 months ago
Option B sounds tempting, but I've heard that secrets.tfvars can still be vulnerable if not properly secured. Gotta go with the encryption option, my dude.
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Patti
2 months ago
I always make sure to encrypt any sensitive information to keep it safe from prying eyes.
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Laurene
2 months ago
Yeah, I agree. Option B might not be enough to fully secure the data.
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Latosha
2 months ago
Encrypting secrets is definitely the way to go. It adds an extra layer of protection.
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Alaine
3 months ago
Deleting the state file every time? That's like throwing the baby out with the bathwater. Nah, I'm going with option D - encrypted backend all the way!
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Arlean
2 months ago
Using an encrypted backend is a smart choice for securing secrets in Terraform workspaces. It's a more sustainable solution than deleting the state file every time.
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Elbert
2 months ago
Encrypting the backend is the best practice for protecting sensitive data. It's a more efficient solution than constantly deleting the state file.
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Chauncey
2 months ago
I agree, encrypting the backend is a much better solution. It keeps the data secure without having to delete it constantly.
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Matthew
3 months ago
Option D - encrypted backend is definitely the way to go. It's more secure than deleting the state file every time.
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King
3 months ago
I think editing the state file to remove sensitive data is also a good option.
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Katina
3 months ago
Ah, the age-old question of how to keep our secrets safe. I reckon option D is the way to go - storing the state in an encrypted backend is the most secure approach here.
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Blondell
2 months ago
User1: That could work too, but storing in an encrypted backend is more secure.
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Irene
2 months ago
User3: What about editing the state file to remove sensitive data?
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Sabina
2 months ago
User2: Agreed, storing the state in an encrypted backend is the most secure.
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Yaeko
2 months ago
User1: I think option D is the best choice.
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Jose
3 months ago
I agree with Rodney, storing secrets in plaintext is a security risk.
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Rodney
3 months ago
We should store the state in an encrypted backend to protect the data.
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