AWS Key Management Service (AWS KMS)
Understand the AWS Key Management Service (KMS) to create and control cryptographic keys, encrypt data securely at rest and in transit, and manage key policies. Explore how KMS integrates with AWS services and supports compliance through logging and auditing.
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AWS Key Management Service (KMS) is a fully managed encryption service offered by Amazon Web Services (AWS) that enables users to easily create and control cryptographic keys to encrypt data.
KMS offers a scalable and highly available key management solution that integrates seamlessly with other AWS services, such as Amazon S3, Amazon EBS, Amazon RDS, and Amazon Redshift, allowing users to encrypt their data at rest and in transit. It provides strong security controls and compliance capabilities, including integration with AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), key usage audits, and integration with AWS CloudTrail for logging and monitoring.