AWS Key Management Service (KMS)
By
Amazon Web Services
AWS KMS is a managed service for creating, storing, and using encryption keys to secure data at rest and in transit.
From
Vendor
Amazon Web Services
Features
Key management service
Centralized key control
FIPS 140-2 validated
Auditable key usage
Integrated with S3/EBS/RDS for native encryption
Amazon Key Management Service
What is AWS Key Management Service (KMS)?
AWS KMS makes it easy for you to create and manage cryptographic keys and control their use across a wide range of AWS services and in your applications.
Key Features
- Centralized key management
- Integration with AWS services
- Secure key storage
- FIPS 140-2 validation
- Auditing via CloudTrail
Use Cases
- Data encryption
- Digital signing
- Secure key storage
- Encryption of sensitive information
- Compliance requirements
Highlights
Key management service
Centralized key control
FIPS 140-2 validated
Auditable key usage