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Key Management
Encryption
How encryption keys are created, stored, and protected.
Definition
Key management is the process of generating encryption keys, storing them safely, limiting who can use them, and backing them up when needed.
In plain English
How encryption keys are created, stored, and protected.
Why this matters
Why it matters: Even strong encryption fails if keys are leaked, stolen, or handled carelessly.
Example
Example: Keeping keys in a device keychain instead of a plain text file.