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 Duration 21 hours

Course Outline

Foundations of Encryption and Key Administration

  • Symmetric versus asymmetric encryption methods
  • Utilization of keys in data encryption and authentication processes
  • The significance of key management for security and regulatory compliance

Administering the Key Lifecycle

  • Generation and secure distribution of keys
  • Processes for key rotation and expiration
  • Archiving keys and ensuring secure deletion

Access Governance and Key Security

  • Role-based permissions for key operations
  • Enforcement of separation of duties and maintenance of audit logs
  • Utilization of Hardware Security Modules (HSMs)

Key Management Systems and Architectural Design

  • Survey of commercial and open-source KMS solutions
  • Structuring secure key storage and management frameworks
  • Integrating KMS with existing applications and services

Cloud-Based Key Management Strategies

  • Managing keys within AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud
  • Comparing Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) with cloud-native key solutions
  • Developing strategies for multi-cloud key management

Regulatory Compliance and Audit Procedures

  • Key management requirements under PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, and NIST
  • Monitoring key usage and establishing alert mechanisms
  • Responding to incidents involving compromised keys

Practical Applications and Industry Standards

  • Implementing key management at an enterprise scale
  • Identifying common errors and applying mitigation tactics
  • Formulating your organization’s key management policy

Requirements

  • Fundamental understanding of encryption and cryptographic principles
  • Practical experience with IT infrastructure or security systems
  • Working knowledge of cloud environments is advantageous

Target Audience

  • Security engineers
  • IT administrators overseeing sensitive data
  • Compliance and risk management specialists

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