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Key Vault

Encryption

Key Management Key Rotation HSM (Hardware Security Module) Secrets Management

A secure “safe” for encryption keys and secrets.

Definition

A key vault is a service designed to store keys and secrets securely and control who can use them.

In plain English A secure “safe” for encryption keys and secrets.

Why this matters

Why it matters: Central, secure storage reduces leaks and supports auditing and rotation.

Example

Example: An app retrieves an encryption key from a key vault at startup.