R tip: Keep passwords and tokens secure with the keyring package

The video tutorial explains how to securely store passwords and tokens in R using environment variables and the keyring package. It highlights the risks of storing credentials in plain text and demonstrates how to use the keyring package to encrypt and manage credentials securely. The tutorial also covers how to access stored values and enhance security by creating password-protected keyrings.

What are the potential risks of storing passwords or tokens in plain text?

How does the key ring package improve the security of credentials in R?

What steps can be taken to create a password-protected key ring in R?

Explain how to access stored values using the key ring package.

What is the significance of locking and unlocking the key ring in R?