anti-pattern // securitySTUDY
Hardcoded Credentials in Scripts or Assets
Credentials embedded in SSJS, CloudPages or Content Builder become difficult to rotate, audit and protect.
Trust & provenanceSTUDY
Evidence tierSTUDYOfficial sources1Other sources0Last verifiedNot recorded
Evidence tier describes my hands-on relationship with the content. Official sources describe platform contracts/documentation. Production observations should not automatically be treated as official limits.
Problem
Public/source-visible secrets and platform assets increase blast radius and operational risk.
Approach
Minimize secret-bearing code inside SFMC, audit existing assets, and move complex secret management to appropriate external services when feasible.
External systems add infrastructure
Some SFMC integrations still require platform-held credentials