---
id: BENCH-SECRETS-HANDLING
type: decision
status: accepted
tier: T3
title: secrets-handling
---

# secrets-handling

This concept defines the governance for secrets-handling. When working with secrets-handling, follow the rules below. The secrets-handling approach affects boundary, dependency, alerting, contract.

- Prefer the documented secrets-handling pattern.
- Record exceptions to the secrets-handling rule.
- Weigh the boundary and contract implications.
