Example Concept: A common strategy for managing secrets in cloud-native environments is to use a centralized secret management service like HashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, or Azure Key Vault. These services provide secure storage, access control, and auditing capabilities. They integrate with cloud-native platforms like Kubernetes, allowing secrets to be injected into applications at runtime without hardcoding them into the application code or configuration files. This approach enhances security by minimizing the risk of secret exposure and automating secret rotation and access management.