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Cloud Encryption

Encryption

Secure Storage Zero‑Knowledge Encryption Client‑Side Encryption Cloud Provider

Encryption applied to cloud-stored data and services.

Definition

Cloud encryption covers encryption at rest and in transit for cloud workloads, plus optional client-side encryption where customers control keys and encrypt before upload.

In plain English Encryption applied to cloud-stored data and services.

Why this matters

Why it matters: Key ownership and encryption model determine who can access plaintext (provider vs customer).

Example

Example: Server-side encryption with provider-managed keys vs customer-managed keys (CMK).