Glossary
Bring Your Own Key (BYOK)
BYOK lets you bring your own lock to the cloud storage unit - you control the key, so even the cloud company cannot peek inside.
What is Bring Your Own Key (BYOK)?
Cloud encryption model where customers provide and manage their own encryption keys rather than using provider-managed keys.
Why Should You Care?
BYOK provides more control over encryption and may be required for compliance. Keys remain under customer control.
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Real-World Example
A regulated company imports their HSM-generated keys to cloud KMS, maintaining key custody while using cloud services.
How to Protect Against Bring Your Own Key (BYOK)
- 1.
Assess BYOK requirements for compliance
- 2.
Implement BYOK for sensitive workloads
Related Terms
Kms, Hsm, Encryption
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