Azure Key Vault

What is Azure Key Vault?

Azure Key Vault, part of Microsoft Entra, enables users to store, manage, and use cryptographic keys and other sensitive data within the Microsoft Azure cloud environment. It supports a variety of key types and algorithms, and provides the ability to utilize Hardware Security Modules (HSM) for highly sensitive customer keys. Azure Key Vault simplifies cryptographic key management, increases security, and reduces application complexity by abstracting away the underlying infrastructure. Users can create, import, and manage encryption keys with minimal latency, taking advantage of the cloud's scale and global redundancy. Access to keys is restricted, with applications having no direct interaction, enhancing overall data protection. Additionally, Azure Key Vault streamlines the management of SSL/TLS certificates, automating related tasks

Highlights

• Supports multiple key types and algorithms, including integration with Hardware Security Modules (HSM)
• Enables creation and importation of encryption keys with minimal latency
• Restricts direct application access to keys, improving security
• Simplifies and automates management of SSL/TLS certificates
• Leverages cloud scale and global redundancy for increased availability