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Description
AWS Key Management Service (KMS) is a comprehensive managed service that enables the creation and management of cryptographic keys essential for safeguarding your data. It offers a centralized approach to key and policy management across various integrated applications and services, allowing users to establish permissions and oversee key activity effectively. With seamless integration into other AWS services, AWS KMS simplifies the encryption of data housed within these platforms, while also providing control over the keys necessary for decryption. Developers can leverage the AWS Encryption SDK to embed encryption and digital signature capabilities directly into their applications, enhancing security. Additionally, AWS KMS includes support for generating and verifying hash-based message authentication codes, which are vital for maintaining message integrity and authenticity. The service utilizes hardware security modules that are validated in accordance with the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 140-2 Cryptographic Module Validation Program, ensuring a high standard of security. In this way, AWS KMS not only secures data but also reinforces trust in the systems that utilize its capabilities.
Description
KMS employs a certified third-party hardware security module (HSM) to securely generate and manage keys while ensuring data transfer is protected through secure protocols, distributed clustered service deployment, and hot backups for continuous availability. The security measures and quality control protocols implemented by KMS have received endorsements from various compliance organizations. With the Key Management Service, users can access comprehensive management features that facilitate key creation, enabling, disabling, rotation, alias settings, and the ability to view and modify key details. The KMS console seamlessly integrates with CAM and Cloud Monitor, allowing for straightforward key creation aimed at enhancing access control. Additionally, all management activities and key usage are recorded for audit purposes. KMS also supports a Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) solution, which empowers users to utilize their own keys for the encryption and decryption of sensitive information, ensuring a tailored approach to data security. This flexibility in key management enhances both security and compliance for organizations handling critical data.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
AWS Nitro Enclaves
Yes
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Yes
Keycard
Yes
MeruBot
Yes
QSE
Yes
Tencent Cloud
No
iText
Yes
Integrations
AWS Nitro Enclaves
No
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
No
Keycard
No
MeruBot
No
QSE
No
Tencent Cloud
Yes
iText
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
Yes
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Amazon
Founded
1994
Country
United States
Website
aws.amazon.com/kms/
Vendor Details
Company Name
Tencent
Founded
2013
Country
China
Website
intl.cloud.tencent.com/product/kms