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Field notes on team secrets

Sourced write-ups on .env files, CI tokens, offboarding, contractors and audit logs, and on what a server that stores only ciphertext can and cannot see.

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  • Security

    What “the server can’t read it” actually means

    A blind server is a precise claim with precise limits. What Crunu's server stores, what it cannot do even if compromised, and what it still sees.

    Who can decrypt guide

  • Security

    Why a vault vendor can’t reset your password

    With a password and a Secret Key, nobody at the vendor can open your account, or reset it. How the Emergency Kit works, and what to do when something is lost.

    Who can decrypt guide

  • Secrets

    Why .env files in chat are a liability

    Pasting a .env file into chat feels harmless. Where those values end up, why they outlive the conversation, and how to clean up what is already there.

    Sharing .env files guide

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