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 Duration 21 hours

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Foundations of Encryption and Key Management

  • Distinguishing between symmetric and asymmetric encryption
  • The role of keys in data protection and authentication processes
  • The critical importance of key management for security posture and compliance

Managing the Key Lifecycle

  • Processes for key generation and distribution
  • Strategies for key rotation and handling expiration
  • Archiving keys and ensuring secure deletion

Access Control and Key Safeguards

  • Implementing role-based access for key operations
  • Enforcing separation of duties and maintaining audit trails
  • Utilizing Hardware Security Modules (HSMs)

KMS Architecture and Integration

  • Comparing commercial versus open-source Key Management Systems
  • Designing architectures for secure key storage and management
  • Connecting KMS with existing applications and services

Cloud-Specific Key Management

  • Managing keys within AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud
  • Evaluating Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) against cloud-native key options
  • Formulating multi-cloud key management strategies

Compliance and Audit Procedures

  • Aligning key management with PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, and NIST standards
  • Monitoring key usage and setting up alerting systems
  • Responding to incidents involving compromised keys

Case Studies and Operational Best Practices

  • Deploying key management at an enterprise scale
  • Identifying common pitfalls and applying mitigation techniques
  • Developing a comprehensive organizational key management policy

Requirements

  • Foundational knowledge of encryption and cryptographic principles
  • Hands-on experience with IT infrastructure or security systems
  • Working familiarity with cloud environments is an advantage

Target Audience

  • Security engineers
  • IT administrators responsible for managing sensitive data
  • Compliance and risk management specialists

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