AWS Secrets Manager console now supports custom input for AWS KMS keys

AWS Secrets Manager ยท 2026-04-03

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What This Means

For DevOps Teams

Update your AWS Secrets Manager configurations to utilize custom KMS keys by entering ARNs directly in the console, enabling more flexible and secure secret management workflows.

For Platform Teams

Adopt the new custom KMS key input feature in AWS Secrets Manager to align console capabilities with API functionalities, reducing toil and improving encryption key management across accounts.

For Executives

Evaluate the new capability to specify custom KMS keys in AWS Secrets Manager to enhance cross-account encryption workflows and improve security posture across your AWS environment.

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