Glossary
Cloud Encryption
Cloud encryption scrambles your data so only you can read it - even if someone breaks into the cloud, they just see gibberish.
What is Cloud Encryption?
Encrypting data stored in and transmitted to/from cloud services using various encryption methods and key management.
Why Should You Care?
Encryption protects data confidentiality even if other controls fail. It is required by most compliance frameworks.
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Real-World Example
Customer data is encrypted at rest using customer-managed keys, ensuring even the cloud provider cannot access it.
How to Protect Against Cloud Encryption
- 1.
Enable encryption at rest for all cloud storage
- 2.
Implement customer-managed encryption keys
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