A system and method for secret rotation. A method includes rotating a first secret by switching a second secret with the first secret; verifying cessation of use of the first secret by at least one entity based on secrets use with respect to a plurality of identity objects, wherein each identity object corresponds to an identity utilized in a computing environment; verifying use of the second secret by the at least one entity based on the secrets use with respect to the plurality of identity objects; and disabling the first secret when the cessation of use of the first secret and the use of the second secret have been verified.