Az - Key Vault

👉 Overview

👀 What ?

Azure Key Vault is a cloud service provided by Microsoft that allows developers to securely store and use cryptographic keys, certificates, and secrets within their Azure environment.

🧐 Why ?

Azure Key Vault is important because it provides a secure way to manage your keys and secrets in the cloud. It helps to prevent data breaches and maintain compliance by securely storing these sensitive data. It is an essential tool for anyone working in a cloud environment, particularly when dealing with sensitive information.

⛏️ How ?

To use Azure Key Vault, you first have to create a vault. Then, you can add keys, secrets, and certificates to the vault. You can then use these keys and secrets in your applications by using the Azure SDK. It’s also possible to monitor activity and set alerts for unauthorized access.

⏳ When ?

The use of Azure Key Vault became more prevalent with the increased adoption of cloud services. It is especially critical in industries with strict regulatory compliance requirements, such as finance and healthcare.

⚙️ Technical Explanations

Azure Key Vault works by providing a secure way to store and manage cryptographic keys, secrets, and certificates. The keys are protected by Hardware Security Modules (HSMs). The secrets and certificates are encrypted before they're stored. Azure Key Vault uses RBAC (Role Based Access Control) to control who has access to the keys, secrets, and certificates. The vault also logs all activities, providing an audit trail that can be used to detect and respond to unauthorized access.