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 Duration 21 hours

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Foundations of Encryption and Key Management

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

Managing the Key Lifecycle

  • Processes for generating and distributing keys
  • Strategies for key rotation and handling expiration
  • Procedures for archiving and securely deleting keys

Controlling Access and Protecting Keys

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

KMS Architectures and Systems

  • A survey of commercial and open-source Key Management Systems
  • Designing architectures for secure key storage and administration
  • Integrating KMS with existing applications and services

Key Management in Cloud Environments

  • Key handling in AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud
  • Comparing Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) with cloud-native key solutions
  • Strategies for managing keys across multiple cloud providers

Regulatory Compliance and Auditing

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

Practical Applications and Best Practices

  • Deploying key management at an enterprise scale
  • Identifying common errors and applying mitigation strategies
  • Crafting a key management policy for your organization

Requirements

  • A solid grasp of fundamental encryption and cryptography principles
  • Practical experience with IT infrastructure or security systems
  • Knowledge of cloud environments is an advantage

Target Audience

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

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