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 Duration 21 hours

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Foundations of Encryption and Key Management

  • Differences between symmetric and asymmetric encryption
  • Application of keys in data encryption and authentication
  • The importance of key management for security and compliance

Managing the Key Lifecycle

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

Access Control and Key Safeguards

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

KMS and Architectural Design

  • Review of commercial and open-source KMS solutions
  • Designing architectures for secure key storage and management
  • Integrating KMS with existing applications and services

Cloud-Based Key Management

  • Key management practices in AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud
  • Comparing Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) with cloud-native keys
  • Developing multi-cloud key management strategies

Compliance and Audit Procedures

  • Key management requirements under PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, and NIST
  • Monitoring key usage and setting up alerting systems
  • Responding to incidents involving compromised keys

Case Studies and Industry Best Practices

  • Deploying key management at the enterprise level
  • Identifying common pitfalls and mitigation approaches
  • Formulating your organization's key management policy

Requirements

  • Basic understanding of encryption and cryptographic concepts
  • Experience with IT infrastructure or security systems
  • Knowledge of cloud environments is advantageous

Target Audience

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

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