HashiCorp Certified Vault Associate: Vault Management from Pluralsight

This course will teach you concepts for configuring and managing Vault to prepare for the Associate Exam.

HashiCorp Vault is an open-source secrets management platform, providing a secure enclave for static and dynamic secrets.

In this course, HashiCorp Certified Vault Associate: Vault Management, you’ll learn to how to configure and manage a deployment of HashiCorp Vault:

HashiCorp Vault is a secrets management tool specifically designed to control access to sensitive credentials in a low-trust environment.

In this course, you will learn how to utilize the Vault architecture, use the identity engine, consume encryption as a service, and leverage the Vault agent.

Prerequisites for this course are: an understanding of basic command line tools, Bash and PowerShell commands, and you should have completed the

This course will give you the required HashiCorp Vault skills and knowledge to prepare you for the Certified Vault Associate Exam.

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Course Overview

Understanding Vault Architecture

Deploying a Basic Vault Server

Planning for High Availability

Working with the Identity Engine

Working with the Transit Engine

Using the Vault Agent

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Develops basic concepts for configuring and managing Vault, which are core skills for preparing for the HashiCorp Vault Associate Certification Exam

Taught by Ned Bellavance, a recognized figure in the field of cloud security and Vault management

Examines Vault architecture, identity engine, and encryption services, which are highly relevant to cloud security and infrastructure management

Prerequisites for this course are basic command line tools, Bash, and PowerShell, which are readily accessible to most learners

Explores the use of Vault agent, which helps learners enhance security in distributed environments

Requires learners to complete another course before taking this one, which may pose a barrier to some learners

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Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in HashiCorp Certified Vault Associate: Vault Management with these activities:

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Refreshing your knowledge of general security concepts will provide a strong foundation for this course in Vault management.

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Review the CompTIA Security+ modules on cryptography, network security, and risk management.

Complete HashiCorp's Getting Started with Vault tutorial

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Following a guided tutorial will introduce you to the basic concepts of Vault and help you set up a basic Vault server.

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Go to HashiCorp's website and locate the Getting Started with Vault tutorial.
Follow the step-by-step instructions in the tutorial to set up a basic Vault server.

Practice using the Vault CLI to perform basic operations

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Gaining proficiency with the Vault CLI will allow you to interact with Vault and perform administrative tasks.

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Install the Vault CLI on your computer.
Use the Vault CLI to create a secret.
Use the Vault CLI to read a secret.
Use the Vault CLI to update a secret.
Use the Vault CLI to delete a secret.

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Learners who complete HashiCorp Certified Vault Associate: Vault Management will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Solutions Architect

A Solutions Architect designs and deploys complex technical solutions. They are responsible for ensuring that these solutions meet the business needs of the organization. This course can help you become a Solutions Architect by providing you with a deep understanding of HashiCorp Vault, a popular secrets management tool. With this knowledge, you can design and deploy secure and scalable solutions for your organization.

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Information Security Analyst

An Information Security Analyst is responsible for protecting an organization's information systems and data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. This course can help you become an Information Security Analyst by providing you with a deep understanding of HashiCorp Vault, a popular secrets management tool. With this knowledge, you can help your organization protect its sensitive data.

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DevOps Engineer

A DevOps Engineer is responsible for bridging the gap between development and operations teams. This course can help you become a DevOps Engineer by providing you with a deep understanding of HashiCorp Vault, a popular secrets management tool. With this knowledge, you can help your organization improve its software development and delivery processes.

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Systems Engineer

A Systems Engineer designs, deploys, and manages complex computer systems. This course can help you become a Systems Engineer by providing you with a deep understanding of HashiCorp Vault, a popular secrets management tool. With this knowledge, you can help your organization build and manage secure and scalable systems.

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Cloud Engineer

A Cloud Engineer designs, builds, and manages cloud-based systems and applications. This course can help you become a Cloud Engineer by providing you with a deep understanding of HashiCorp Vault, a popular secrets management tool. With this knowledge, you can help your organization build and manage secure and scalable cloud-based solutions.

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Security Engineer

A Security Engineer is responsible for protecting an organization's information systems and data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. This course can help you become a Security Engineer by providing you with a deep understanding of HashiCorp Vault, a popular secrets management tool. With this knowledge, you can help your organization protect its sensitive data.

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Network Engineer

A Network Engineer designs, deploys, and manages computer networks. This course can help you become a Network Engineer by providing you with a deep understanding of HashiCorp Vault, a popular secrets management tool. With this knowledge, you can help your organization build and manage secure and scalable networks.

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IT Security Manager

An IT Security Manager is responsible for protecting an organization's information technology (IT) infrastructure from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. This course can help you become an IT Security Manager by providing you with a deep understanding of HashiCorp Vault, a popular secrets management tool. With this knowledge, you can help your organization protect its sensitive data.

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IT Auditor

An IT Auditor is responsible for reviewing an organization's information technology (IT) systems and processes to ensure that they are operating in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures. This course can help you become an IT Auditor by providing you with a deep understanding of HashiCorp Vault, a popular secrets management tool. With this knowledge, you can help your organization ensure that its IT systems and processes are secure and compliant.

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IT Manager

An IT Manager is responsible for overseeing an organization's information technology (IT) department. This course can help you become an IT Manager by providing you with a deep understanding of HashiCorp Vault, a popular secrets management tool. With this knowledge, you can help your organization build and manage a secure and scalable IT infrastructure.

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IT Architect

An IT Architect designs and plans an organization's information technology (IT) infrastructure. This course can help you become an IT Architect by providing you with a deep understanding of HashiCorp Vault, a popular secrets management tool. With this knowledge, you can help your organization build and manage a secure and scalable IT infrastructure.

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Cybersecurity Analyst

A Cybersecurity Analyst is responsible for protecting an organization's computer systems and networks from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. This course can help you become a Cybersecurity Analyst by providing you with a deep understanding of HashiCorp Vault, a popular secrets management tool. With this knowledge, you can help your organization protect its sensitive data.

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Information Technology Director

An Information Technology Director is responsible for overseeing an organization's information technology (IT) department. This course can help you become an Information Technology Director by providing you with a deep understanding of HashiCorp Vault, a popular secrets management tool. With this knowledge, you can help your organization build and manage a secure and scalable IT infrastructure.

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Database Administrator

A Database Administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining an organization's databases. This course can help you become a Database Administrator by providing you with a deep understanding of HashiCorp Vault, a popular secrets management tool. With this knowledge, you can help your organization protect its sensitive data.

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