[Enhancement] [1.4.7-alpha] Enhance Secret Management: Move Away from Storing Plain-Text Passwords in Configuration Files

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Currently, sensitive information such as passwords is being stored in plain text within configuration files. This presents a significant security risk because:

• Exposure Risk: If the file is accessed or leaked, passwords can easily be exposed.
• Compliance: Many security frameworks and best practices (e.g., OWASP, PCI-DSS) discourage storing sensitive information like passwords in plain text.