Vaulting in cybersecurity refers to the secure storage and management of sensitive credentials, secrets, or cryptographic keys. Vaulting solutions protect passwords, API keys, certificates, and other confidential data by encrypting them and restricting access to authorized users or systems. These solutions often include auditing, access control, and automated secret rotation to minimize the risk of unauthorized access or data breaches. Vaulting is essential for organizations to ensure compliance, reduce attack surfaces, and maintain the integrity of their IT environments. Common vaulting tools include HashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, and Azure Key Vault.