What is the primary purpose of using AWS Secret Manager?

The primary purpose of using AWS Secrets Manager is to store and manage sensitive information securely. This service is designed specifically to handle secrets such as API keys, passwords, and database credentials, ensuring that this sensitive data is not hard-coded in application code or stored in insecure locations.

Secrets Manager provides features for securely storing secrets and managing access to them. For instance, it allows developers to easily retrieve and use the secrets at runtime, and offers built-in capabilities for rotating secrets automatically to enhance security. This reduces the risk of exposure and simplifies the management of sensitive information by taking care of the complexities involved with encryption and access control.

The other options address different functionalities that are not the primary focus of Secrets Manager, such as managing user permissions, providing comprehensive logging capabilities, or automating infrastructure deployment. These functionalities are covered by other AWS services and do not relate specifically to the management of secrets and sensitive information.