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Recommendations for Adopting a Cloud-Native Key Management Service
Recommendations for Adopting a Cloud-Native Key Management Service
Who it's for:
  • Program and project managers
  • Business analysts
  • Cloud architects
  • Systems integrators
  • Cloud customers and developers
  • Security and compliance staff

Recommendations for Adopting a Cloud-Native Key Management Service

Release Date: 09/14/2021

Working Group: Cloud Key Management

Cloud-native key management services (KMS) offer organizations of any size and complexity a low-cost option for meeting their needs for key management, particularly for cloud services within the same provider. This document provides comprehensive guidance on choosing, planning, and deploying a cloud-native KMS. It focuses on how to optimize business outcomes such as agility, cost efficiency, and compliance. It also addresses the breadth of technical, legal, regulatory, and financial considerations vital for successful cloud KMS integration.

IT and business professionals will find this to be essential reading when implementing their cloud-based key management services. Professionals will learn how to leverage these services to enhance their security posture while maintaining compliance with industry standards.

Key Takeaways:
  • Detailed recommendations for selecting a cloud-native KMS
  • Step-by-step guidance on planning and deploying cloud-based key management systems
  • Technical considerations, including hardware security module backed keys and API functionality
  • Strategies for integrating a cloud KMS with existing IT infrastructure
  • Regulatory and legal implications of using cloud key management services
  • Financial considerations and cost management strategies for cloud KMS deployments
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