Use a Hardware Security Module (HSM)

• Description: Store encryption keys in a dedicated HSM, which provides physical and logical protection against tampering and unauthorized access.
• Benefit: Provides high security for key storage and management.

Implement Key Rotation

• Description: Regularly rotate encryption keys to limit the exposure of any single key and mitigate the risk of key compromise.
• Benefit: Enhances security by reducing the lifespan of each key.

Use Strong Key Management Policies

• Description: Define and enforce policies for key creation, distribution, use, and destruction.
• Benefit: Ensures keys are managed consistently and securely throughout their lifecycle.

Control Access to Keys

• Description: Limit access to encryption keys to authorized personnel and systems only.
• Benefit: Reduces the risk of unauthorized access or misuse.

Encrypt Keys in Storage

• Description: Encrypt encryption keys themselves using a master key or another secure method when stored.
• Benefit: Protects keys from unauthorized access even if storage is compromised.