Published: 30 Apr 2024

Benefits of Cloud-Based Cryptography

- High Availability: Services securely store encryption keys and certificates in a key vault separate from data and systems, ensuring high availability.

- Improved Encryption Key Maintainability: Utilizing third-party encryption key management services simplifies key management, eliminating the risk associated with hardcoding or storing keys locally.

- Enhanced Security: Centralized key management reduces the number of locations where keys may be exposed, mitigating potential security breaches.

- Secure Backup: Cloud services provide secure backup options to prevent accidental data loss and ensure accessibility.

Cloud Skater Private Keys Depot Key Management Service

- Allows creation, management, and control of cryptographic keys across .NET applications.
- Becomes essential when managing large numbers of encryption keys.

Best Practices for Storing Private Keys

- Store private keys in noncustodial cloud storage to prevent unauthorized access.
- Access keys only when necessary, closing connections to the key storage service promptly.