Example Concept: Use a secret management tool like HashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, or Azure Key Vault to securely store and manage secrets. Integrate these tools with your CI/CD pipeline to dynamically retrieve secrets during build and deployment processes. Ensure that secrets are encrypted in transit and at rest, and apply strict access controls to limit who and what can access them. This approach reduces the risk of exposing sensitive information and enhances the security posture of your pipeline.