Google and Fortanix deliver external key management for public cloud

Migrating sensitive data to the cloud inevitably raises concerns surrounding compliance and security. Most turn to encryption as a solution, but that in itself raises issues over key management. While many cloud service providers have allowed customers to bring their own keys (BYOK), Google Cloud Platform is linking up with the Fortanix Self-Defending Key Management Service (SDKMS) to become the first public cloud provider to enable customers to bring their own key management system (BYOKMS). This allows users to store encryption keys in their own data centers with a single point of management and accountability. When customers control their own… [Continue Reading]