diff --git a/content/en/docs/tasks/inject-data-application/distribute-credentials-secure.md b/content/en/docs/tasks/inject-data-application/distribute-credentials-secure.md
index 54d51ec71e..79517465f9 100644
--- a/content/en/docs/tasks/inject-data-application/distribute-credentials-secure.md
+++ b/content/en/docs/tasks/inject-data-application/distribute-credentials-secure.md
@@ -32,6 +32,10 @@ echo -n '39528$vdg7Jb' | base64
 The output shows that the base-64 representation of your username is `bXktYXBw`,
 and the base-64 representation of your password is `Mzk1MjgkdmRnN0pi`.
 
+{{< caution >}}
+Use a local tool trusted by your OS to decrease the security risks of external tools.
+{{< /caution >}}
+
 ## Create a Secret
 
 Here is a configuration file you can use to create a Secret that holds your
@@ -230,4 +234,3 @@ This functionality is available in Kubernetes v1.6 and later.
 
 {{% /capture %}}
 
-