Intro to HashiCorp Vault

Learn the Fundamentals of HashiCorp Vault

Discover how HashiCorp Vault secures your distributed systems without becoming a single point of failure. Secure, store, and tightly control access to tokens, passwords, certificates, and encryption keys for protecting secrets and other sensitive data using a UI, CLI, or HTTP API.

The session will expand on the many use cases for HashiCorp Vault, while allowing you to get hands-on in securing a database with Vault's "Encryption as a Service." This beginner-friendly workshop is ideal for anyone looking to explore Vault’s capabilities. No prior experience is required to attend.

Workshop with HashiCorp Vault and Somerford

Join us for this Vault 101 Workshop led by Somerford’s technical experts. They will guide you through Vault’s key concepts, practical applications, and step-by-step labs, ensuring you leave with a solid understanding of how Vault can enhance your security operations.

Agenda

• Hands-on, browser-based labs – Configure and generate dynamic database secrets, then further secure that data using Vault's Encryption as a Service.
• Introduction to Vault – Understand Vault's core concepts, including authentication methods, secrets engines, and policies for authorisation.
• Dynamic Database Secrets – Configure and generate database credentials dynamically using Vault’s secrets engine.
• Encryption as a Service – Secure data-in-transit with Vault’s transit secrets engine, providing encryption without data storage.

By the end of the session, you will know how to:

• Secure, store, and tightly control access to sensitive data
• Generate dynamic credentials to protect your infrastructure
• Utilise encryption as a service to secure data-in-transit

Who Should Attend

This workshop is designed for IT professionals, cloud operators, and security engineers. Whether you're new to Vault or exploring how to apply its capabilities in your organisation, this session is tailored for beginners seeking a solid foundation in secrets management.