STACKIT Key Management Service (KMS)
Perform cryptographic operations securely and efficiently
STACKIT Key Management Service (KMS) makes it easier for you to create, manage and use cryptographic keys. It also enables you to perform cryptographic operations securely and efficiently. With the help of the STACKIT KMS API, you can easily integrate key management into your existing applications and workflows.
Use cases with STACKIT KMS
With STACKIT Key Management Service, you can implement the following use cases, among others:
Encryption of sensitive data
Protect your data reliably by managing the corresponding keys highly securely in STACKIT KMS. This separation of data and keys allows you to easily meet your compliance requirements.
Integration into automated workflows
The powerful API of STACKIT KMS allows your applications to perform cryptographic operations independently without the need for additional manual intervention.
Guarantee data integrity and data provenance
STACKIT KMS helps you to ensure that your data and messages remain unchanged and authentic. With the asymmetric keys managed in STACKIT KMS (e.g. RSA), you can create and verify digital signatures that can prove the origin and integrity of documents, transactions or software code.
Functions
- Generate secure cryptographic keys in various strengths with one click or via an API call or import your own existing keys.
- To increase security, you can manually rotate your keys at any time without interrupting the operation of your applications.
- Manage the entire lifecycle of your keys via the API or the STACKIT KMS user interface – from creation and use to scheduled deletion.
Advantages
- STACKIT KMS significantly increases your security level and makes it easier for you to meet compliance requirements (e.g. GDPR).
- By using STACKIT KMS, you relieve your employees of the complex task of setting up and managing their own key management infrastructure. This frees up valuable resources for your core business.
- With STACKIT KMS, you minimize the risk of data loss due to compromised or poorly managed keys and you benefit from standardized, tested processes for maximum security.
- You gain full control over the entire key lifecycle and reduce the manual administration effort.
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