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Key Rotation

Encryption

Incident Response Encryption Key Key Management

Changing encryption keys regularly.

Definition

Key rotation means replacing old encryption keys with new ones on a schedule or after a security event.

In plain English Changing encryption keys regularly.

Why this matters

Why it matters: If a key is exposed, rotation limits how much data stays at risk.

Example

Example: A service changes its data-encryption keys every few months.