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Cryptographic Key Management
Encryption
Lifecycle control for cryptographic keys.
Definition
Key management covers key generation, storage, access control, rotation, revocation, backup, and auditing, often using HSMs or OS keystores.
In plain English
Lifecycle control for cryptographic keys.
Why this matters
Why it matters: It is critical to preserving confidentiality and integrity; operational failures often cause real-world breaches.
Example
Example: Customer-managed keys with access logging and restricted service roles.