AWS Secrets Manager Enhances AgentCore Identity with New Referencing Feature

Published on June 1, 2026

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has long provided tools for managing sensitive information through AWS Secrets Manager. This service allowed organizations to securely store and access secrets, such as API keys and database credentials. Now, AWS has introduced an important new feature for its AgentCore Identity service that fundamentally enhances how these secrets can be utilized.

With the latest update, users can now reference their preconfigured secrets from AWS Secrets Manager directly within AgentCore Identity. This integration allows organizations to apply their existing governance and management practices to the secrets they use for credential provider resources. The ability to choose a secret from another AWS account within the same region further broadens its usability.

The update means that organizations will maintain complete control over encryption settings, rotation schedules, replication, and resource policies for their secrets. integration of third-party secret managers through AWS Secrets Manager external connectors, AWS is also facilitating more comprehensive management solutions for diverse organizational needs.

This enhancement is poised to streamline operations for businesses utilizing AgentCore Identity while bolstering security and governance. AWS’s powerful secret management capabilities with AgentCore, organizations can expect improved efficiency and reduced risks associated with sensitive data handling.

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