Detect
Identify likely secrets across supported files, sources and archives.
Use case
Discover database connection strings before they become incidents
Connection strings often contain usernames, passwords, hosts and database names. That context can make them highly actionable for attackers.
Use case
Why this matters.
Exposed credentials are not just sensitive text. They can become access paths into systems, cloud resources, databases and automation workflows.
Common examples
- JDBC or ODBC strings in config files
- SQL connection strings in deployment docs
- Connection examples copied into wikis
- Production database hints in archives
Onyxaris approach
Find, enrich and prioritize.
Contextualize
Attach source, path, file type, confidence, environment hints and exposure indicators.
Prioritize
Rank findings by likely impact and remediation urgency.
Remediate
Support rotation, revocation, removal and tracking.
Recommended response
Rotate the password, restrict database access and remove copies from uncontrolled storage.
Onyxaris helps teams focus on what needs attention first, then document the path from discovery to closure.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Confirm finding and identify owner |
| 2 | Assess source, exposure and likely impact |
| 3 | Rotate or revoke the credential |
| 4 | Remove exposed copies and duplicates |
| 5 | Document evidence 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.