Scope
Define which sources, folders or repositories are included.
Guide
Why deleting secrets from Git is not enough.
A secret removed from the current file can still exist in history, branches, release packages and copied archives.
Practical guide
Recommended review areas.
Detection
Look for passwords, keys, tokens, connection strings and private keys.
Context
Capture source, path, owner hints, access indicators and confidence.
Response
Rotate, revoke, remove, document and monitor recurrence.
Start focused
Ready to find where secrets are hiding?
Start with a focused exposure assessment across your highest-risk sources: network shares, repositories, OneDrive or SharePoint.