Benchling successfully manages over 165,000 cloud resources across 625 Terraform workspaces using Terraform Cloud, significantly improving their infrastructure release process. Transitioning from a manual, error-prone system to an automated workflow has saved approximately 8,000 developer hours annually and enhanced reliability through better monitoring and management practices.

The article discusses best practices for securing Terraform state files stored in Azure Blob Storage, emphasizing the importance of encryption, access control, and proper configuration to protect sensitive infrastructure data. It provides practical guidance on implementing these security measures effectively to mitigate risks associated with cloud infrastructure management.