AWS Key Management Service (AWS KMS) | Notion

Description

AWS Key Management Service (KMS) is a managed service that enables users to create and control the encryption keys used to encrypt data. It integrates with other AWS services to provide enhanced security and compliance features.

Features

Key Management: Create, manage, and rotate encryption keys.
Integration: Works seamlessly with various AWS services like S3, EBS, and RDS.
Access Control: Define and enforce access policies using IAM and key policies.
Audit: Provides detailed logs of key usage via AWS CloudTrail.
FIPS 140-2 Compliance: Meets stringent security standards for cryptographic modules.

Limitations

Cost: Additional charges apply for key usage and management.
Complexity: Requires configuration and management of keys and policies.
Latency: May introduce slight delays due to key management operations.
Service Limits: Subject to AWS KMS usage limits, which may impact large-scale deployments.

Use Cases

Secure Data Storage: Encrypting sensitive data stored in AWS services like S3 and RDS to meet regulatory requirements.
Application-Level Encryption: Managing keys for encrypting data in applications to enhance security.
Compliance and Auditing: Ensuring compliance with regulations requiring detailed auditing of key usage and access control.