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Eden Vault: Zero-Knowledge Secrets Management

Press Release

Ataiva Introduces Eden Vault: Revolutionary Zero-Knowledge Secrets Management for Modern Development Teams

For immediate release - June 3, 2025

Sub-headline

Eden Vault transforms secrets management with client-side encryption and zero-knowledge architecture, ensuring your sensitive data never leaves your device unencrypted while providing enterprise-grade functionality and seamless team collaboration.

The Problem

Development teams struggle with secure secrets management across increasingly complex, multi-cloud environments. Traditional solutions force teams to choose between convenience and security - cloud-based secret managers require trusting third parties with sensitive data, while self-hosted solutions demand significant infrastructure overhead and security expertise. The result is often insecure practices like hardcoded secrets, shared spreadsheets, or overly complex systems that hinder productivity. With data breaches costing organizations millions and regulatory compliance becoming stricter, teams need a solution that provides both ironclad security and developer-friendly workflows.

The Solution

Eden Vault addresses these challenges through revolutionary zero-knowledge architecture combined with modern developer workflows. Using AES-256-GCM encryption, all sensitive data is encrypted on your device before transmission, meaning Eden servers literally cannot access your unencrypted secrets. This provides the security of self-hosted solutions with the convenience of cloud services. The unified CLI and API integration make secrets management seamless across development, staging, and production environments, while granular access controls and comprehensive audit logging ensure enterprise-grade security and compliance.

Community Quote

“Eden Vault has revolutionized how we handle secrets across our entire organization,” says Michael Thompson, Security Engineer at FinTech Innovations. “Before Eden Vault, we were using a patchwork of different secret management tools across teams, creating security gaps and compliance headaches. The zero-knowledge encryption gives us the confidence that even if there’s a breach, our secrets remain protected. Our developers love the seamless CLI integration - they can access secrets in their workflows without breaking stride. We’ve reduced our secret-related security incidents to zero while actually improving developer productivity. The audit trails have been invaluable for our SOC 2 compliance.”

How It Works

Eden Vault implements true zero-knowledge encryption through a sophisticated client-side architecture:

Client-Side Encryption: All sensitive data is encrypted on your device using AES-256-GCM before transmission. Your master key is derived from your password using strong cryptographic algorithms (PBKDF2 with high iteration counts), ensuring that only you can decrypt your secrets.

Zero Server Knowledge: Eden servers store only encrypted data and never have access to your encryption keys or unencrypted secrets. Even with full server access, your sensitive data remains completely protected.

Seamless Integration: The eden vault CLI provides intuitive commands for storing, retrieving, and managing secrets. Integration with CI/CD pipelines, deployment tools, and development environments is seamless through environment variable injection and API access.

Team Collaboration: Share secrets securely with team members through encrypted sharing mechanisms. Each team member has their own encryption keys, and shared secrets are re-encrypted for each authorized user.

Comprehensive Auditing: Every secret access, modification, and sharing action is logged with cryptographic integrity, providing complete audit trails for compliance and security monitoring.

Availability

Eden Vault is available as part of the Eden DevOps Suite, currently in Phase 2 completion with production-ready capabilities. The component can be used standalone or as part of the integrated Eden platform. Visit the GitHub repository for documentation and access information.

Get Started Today

Secure your development workflow with Eden Vault’s zero-knowledge secrets management. Experience the perfect balance of security and usability that modern development teams need.

Frequently Asked Questions

Security Questions

How does zero-knowledge encryption work in Eden Vault?
Eden Vault uses client-side encryption where all sensitive data is encrypted on your device before transmission. Your master key is derived from your password using PBKDF2 with high iteration counts and cryptographic salts. The encrypted data is then transmitted to Eden servers, which never have access to your encryption keys or unencrypted data. This means even with full server access, your secrets remain completely protected.

What encryption algorithms does Eden Vault use?
Eden Vault uses industry-standard, battle-tested encryption:

AES-256-GCM for symmetric encryption of secret data
PBKDF2 with high iteration counts for key derivation
RSA-4096 for asymmetric operations and key exchange
SHA-256 for cryptographic hashing and integrity verification
HMAC-SHA256 for message authentication

How are secrets shared between team members?
When sharing secrets with team members, Eden Vault uses a secure key exchange mechanism. Each user has their own encryption keys, and shared secrets are re-encrypted for each authorized user. The sharing process never exposes the unencrypted secret to the server - all encryption and decryption happens on client devices.

Can Eden Vault be audited for security compliance?
Yes, Eden Vault is designed for comprehensive security auditing:

Complete audit trails for all secret operations
Cryptographic integrity verification for all logs
Open source code available for security review
Compliance with SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS requirements
Regular third-party security assessments

Implementation Questions

How do I store and retrieve secrets with Eden Vault?
Eden Vault provides intuitive CLI commands:

# Store a secret
eden vault set DATABASE_URL "postgresql://user:pass@host/db"

# Retrieve a secret
eden vault get DATABASE_URL

# List all secrets
eden vault list

# Store with metadata and tags
eden vault set API_KEY "sk-1234567890" --env production --tags "payment,critical"

How does Eden Vault integrate with CI/CD pipelines?
Eden Vault seamlessly integrates with CI/CD systems:

Environment variable injection for build processes
API access for programmatic secret retrieval
CLI integration with popular CI/CD platforms
Secure token-based authentication for automated systems
Webhook notifications for secret changes

Can I import existing secrets from other tools?
Yes, Eden Vault supports importing from various sources:

HashiCorp Vault
AWS Secrets Manager
Azure Key Vault
Google Secret Manager
Kubernetes Secrets
Environment files (.env)
JSON and YAML configuration files

How do I manage access controls and permissions?
Eden Vault provides granular access control:

# Create access groups
eden vault group create developers --permissions read,write
eden vault group create production --permissions read

# Add users to groups
eden vault group add-user developers [email protected]
eden vault group add-user production [email protected]

# Set secret-specific permissions
eden vault set-permissions DATABASE_URL --group production --access read

Technical Questions

What are the system requirements for Eden Vault?
Eden Vault has minimal requirements:

Any operating system supporting Java 17+ (Windows, macOS, Linux)
512MB RAM for basic operations
Network connectivity for server communication
Local storage for encrypted cache (optional but recommended)

How does Eden Vault handle offline access?
Eden Vault includes intelligent caching:

Encrypted local cache for frequently accessed secrets
Offline mode for development environments
Automatic synchronization when connectivity is restored
Configurable cache policies and expiration

Can Eden Vault scale for enterprise use?
Yes, Eden Vault is designed for enterprise scale:

Horizontal scaling with load balancing
High availability with multi-region deployment
Performance optimization for thousands of concurrent users
Enterprise authentication integration (LDAP, SAML, OAuth)

How does backup and disaster recovery work?
Eden Vault provides comprehensive backup solutions:

Encrypted backup exports with your own keys
Cross-region replication for high availability
Point-in-time recovery capabilities
Automated backup scheduling and verification

Integration Questions

How do I use Eden Vault with Docker containers?
Eden Vault integrates seamlessly with Docker:

# Dockerfile
FROM node:16
RUN curl -L https://github.com/ataivadev/eden/releases/latest/download/eden-linux -o /usr/local/bin/eden
RUN chmod +x /usr/local/bin/eden

# Use secrets in startup script
CMD ["sh", "-c", "export DATABASE_URL=$(eden vault get DATABASE_URL) && npm start"]

Can I use Eden Vault with Kubernetes?
Yes, Eden Vault provides Kubernetes integration:

Kubernetes operator for secret synchronization
Init containers for secret injection
CSI driver for volume-mounted secrets
Integration with Kubernetes RBAC

How does Eden Vault work with infrastructure as code?
Eden Vault supports IaC workflows:

# Terraform example
data "eden_vault_secret" "database_url" {
  name = "DATABASE_URL"
}

resource "aws_instance" "app" {
  user_data = templatefile("startup.sh", {
    database_url = data.eden_vault_secret.database_url.value
  })
}

What programming languages are supported?
Eden Vault provides SDKs and libraries for:

Kotlin/Java (native integration)
Python (pip install eden-vault)
Node.js (npm install @eden/vault)
Go (go get github.com/ataivadev/eden-go)
Rust (cargo add eden-vault)
REST API for any language

Operational Questions

How do I monitor Eden Vault usage and health?
Eden Vault includes comprehensive monitoring:

Real-time metrics on secret access patterns
Health checks and availability monitoring
Performance metrics and latency tracking
Security event monitoring and alerting
Integration with popular monitoring tools

What happens if I forget my master password?
Eden Vault provides recovery options:

Recovery keys generated during initial setup
Multi-factor authentication for account recovery
Team-based recovery for shared secrets
Secure password reset with identity verification

How do I rotate secrets and manage their lifecycle?
Eden Vault supports complete secret lifecycle management:

# Rotate a secret
eden vault rotate DATABASE_URL --generate-new

# Set expiration
eden vault set API_KEY "new-key" --expires-in 30d

# View secret history
eden vault history DATABASE_URL

# Schedule automatic rotation
eden vault schedule-rotation API_KEY --interval 90d

Can I set up automated secret rotation?
Yes, Eden Vault supports automated rotation:

Integration with cloud provider rotation services
Custom rotation scripts and webhooks
Scheduled rotation with configurable intervals
Notification and rollback capabilities

Key Features

Feature	Description
🔐 Zero-Knowledge Encryption	Client-side AES-256-GCM encryption ensures your secrets never leave your device unencrypted, providing complete privacy and data sovereignty
👥 Secure Team Collaboration	Share secrets safely with team members through encrypted sharing mechanisms and granular access controls
🔄 Seamless CI/CD Integration	Environment variable injection, API access, and CLI integration for all major CI/CD platforms and deployment tools
📊 Comprehensive Auditing	Complete audit trails with cryptographic integrity for compliance and security monitoring
⚡ High Performance	Optimized for speed with intelligent caching, offline access, and minimal resource usage
🌐 Multi-Platform Support	Native support for Windows, macOS, Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud environments

Security Architecture

Eden Vault’s security model ensures complete protection of your sensitive data:

┌─────────────────┐    ┌─────────────────┐    ┌─────────────────┐
│   Your Device   │    │  Eden Platform  │    │  Encrypted DB   │
│                 │    │                 │    │                 │
│ 🔑 Master Key   │────│ 🔒 Encrypted    │────│ 🔒 Encrypted    │
│ 🔓 Decrypt      │    │    Data Only    │    │    Data Only    │
│ 🔒 Encrypt      │    │                 │    │                 │
└─────────────────┘    └─────────────────┘    └─────────────────┘

Key Security Principles:

Client-Side Encryption: All sensitive data encrypted before leaving your device
Zero Server Knowledge: Eden servers never see your unencrypted data
Perfect Forward Secrecy: Each session uses unique encryption keys
Cryptographic Integrity: All operations verified with digital signatures

Use Cases

Use Case	Description
🔐 API Key Management	Securely store and manage API keys for third-party services, cloud providers, and internal systems with automatic rotation
🗄️ Database Credentials	Protect database passwords and connection strings across development, staging, and production environments
🔑 Certificate Management	Store SSL certificates, private keys, and other cryptographic materials with secure access controls
⚙️ Configuration Secrets	Manage sensitive configuration values, tokens, and environment-specific settings
🤝 Team Secret Sharing	Collaborate securely on shared secrets with granular permissions and audit trails
🔄 CI/CD Pipeline Secrets	Integrate with build and deployment pipelines for secure, automated secret injection

Getting Started

Installation

# Install Eden CLI
curl -L https://github.com/ataivadev/eden/releases/latest/download/eden-$(uname -s)-$(uname -m) -o eden
chmod +x eden
sudo mv eden /usr/local/bin/

# Or install via package manager
brew install ataivadev/tap/eden  # macOS
apt install eden                # Ubuntu/Debian

Quick Start

# 1. Authenticate with Eden Vault
eden auth login --email [email protected]

# 2. Store your first secret
eden vault set DATABASE_URL "postgresql://user:pass@localhost/myapp"

# 3. Retrieve the secret
eden vault get DATABASE_URL

# 4. List all secrets
eden vault list

# 5. Share with team member
eden vault share DATABASE_URL --user [email protected] --permission read

Advanced Usage

# Store with metadata and tags
eden vault set API_KEY "sk-1234567890" \
  --env production \
  --tags "payment,critical" \
  --expires-in 90d \
  --description "Stripe API key for payment processing"

# Bulk operations
eden vault import secrets.json
eden vault export --format json > backup.json

# Secret rotation
eden vault rotate API_KEY --notify-webhook https://api.company.com/webhook

# Access control management
eden vault group create developers --permissions read,write
eden vault group add-user developers [email protected]

Integration Examples

Environment Variable Injection:

# Load secrets as environment variables
eval $(eden vault env --prefix MYAPP_)
echo $MYAPP_DATABASE_URL

Docker Integration:

FROM alpine
RUN apk add --no-cache curl
RUN curl -L https://github.com/ataivadev/eden/releases/latest/download/eden-linux -o /usr/local/bin/eden
RUN chmod +x /usr/local/bin/eden
CMD ["sh", "-c", "export DATABASE_URL=$(eden vault get DATABASE_URL) && ./app"]

Kubernetes Secret Sync:

apiVersion: v1
kind: Secret
metadata:
  name: app-secrets
  annotations:
    eden.ataiva.com/sync: "true"
    eden.ataiva.com/secrets: "DATABASE_URL,API_KEY"
type: Opaque

CI/CD Pipeline (GitHub Actions):

- name: Deploy Application
  env:
    EDEN_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.EDEN_TOKEN }}
  run: |
    eden auth login --token $EDEN_TOKEN
    export DATABASE_URL=$(eden vault get DATABASE_URL)
    export API_KEY=$(eden vault get API_KEY)
    ./deploy.sh