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 Duration 21 hours

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Foundations of Encryption and Key Management

  • Symmetric and asymmetric encryption methods
  • Application of keys in data encryption and authentication
  • The critical role of key management in security and compliance

Managing the Key Lifecycle

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

Securing Access and Protecting Keys

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

Key Management Systems and Architectures

  • Survey of commercial and open-source KMS solutions
  • Architectural designs for secure key storage and management
  • Integration of KMS with applications and services

Cloud-Based Key Management

  • Key management within AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud
  • Comparing Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) with Cloud-native keys
  • Strategies for multi-cloud key management

Compliance and Audit Procedures

  • Key management requirements under PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, and NIST
  • Auditing key usage and setting up alerts
  • Response protocols for compromised keys

Case Studies and Best Practices

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

Requirements

  • Fundamental understanding of encryption and cryptographic concepts
  • Background in IT infrastructure or security system operations
  • Experience with cloud environments is advantageous

Target Audience

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

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