Everyone talks about secrets management, but there's a critical paradox we rarely discuss: how do you securely bootstrap your first secret? This lightning talk dives into the "Secret Zero" problem - the challenge of securely managing the initial secret needed to access your secrets management system. We'll explore why this fundamental challenge becomes a critical issue in cloud-native environments, common pitfalls teams fall into, and practical patterns for addressing it.

Key Points (60 seconds each):
1. The paradox: Why Secret Zero is a circular problem
2. Common anti-patterns that create vulnerabilities
3. Real-world examples of Secret Zero breaches
4. Architectural patterns that work
5. Immediate actions for your current system