Key Management: a central enabler for data security
Key Management as the central enabler for data security is more important than ever.
Digital data must be protected using modern encryption algorithms and cryptographic keys. But what is the best way to provide sufficient & compliant protection for these keys, prevent unauthorized access to them or securing them from getting compromised or, to prevent loss, manipulation or compromise of your organization’s data?
The answer is as simple: By using a proper Key Management solution. Reliable cryptographic Key Management is crucial for the security of digital data, whether stored on-premises or in the cloud.
New challenges for Key Management systems
Digitalization has accelerated throughout the past 5 to 10 years in terms of the amount of digital data in every organization as well as in terms of new services like cloud computing. Along with the changing digital landscape, we have witnessed massive changes in key storage behavior, shifting keys from solely being used on-premises to being used in cloud environments or hybrid models (on-premises and cloud).
With that, the requirements and use cases for Key Management systems have expanded and increased complexity.
Looking ahead, this trend will continue. There will always be new requirements arising from technological developments, regulatory outlines and digital threats. Certainly, the most discussed one today is Post Quantum Computing. With its alleged capabilities it might have the potential to break traditional cryptographic algorithms, requiring organizations to introduce quantum-secure cryptography which will change the requirements to Key Management as well.
Having all those demands covered in one central Key Management solution is a lot.
End of Life of your current Key Management solution must not be the end of security for your cryptographic keys!
Reliability and operational continuity are important factors for a Key Management system. IT is difficult to manage Key Management solution that is going End of Life, and a product series that will be discontinued by your vendor.
A lot of customers are currently making this experience after the End of Life for the Thales Vormetric Data Security Platform was announced and took effect on June 30th when licenses were no longer able to be purchased or renewed.
Saying Goodbye to Vormetric can be your chance to say hello to another Key Management system fully matching your business’s requirements
Let us look at it from the positive side. Being forced to make a decision related to your Key Management solution can open completely new opportunities related to the central storage, management and monitoring of your crypto keys.
All you need to do is find the right Key Management solution. This sounds simple but can be a lengthy acquisition process to research, test and ultimately select a solution that meets your organization’s needs now and in the future!
Navigating the complexities of Key Management can be daunting, especially with the myriads of internal and external requirements to consider and the variety of competing solutions in the market
Making the right choice is straightforward when you focus on the most critical factors and align them with your organization’s needs.
Enterprise Secure Key Manager – The better choice in Key Management for your business
Utimaco's Enterprise Secure Key Manager (ESKM) provides a single pane of glass for all cryptographic keys, enabling your centralized key management and administration strategy for all your keys, independent from their storage location.
With the latest platform version ESKM v8 we provide you with all the features and benefits to fully support your cryptographic key management use cases while providing the highest security and capacity.
Compared to other Key Management solutions in the market, ESKM provides some core advantages that make it the better choice for your organization.
Visit the product page of ESKM on Utimaco’s website to learn more about Enterprise Secure Key Manager.
