cloud-security
Cloud Encryption
The process of encrypting data before it is transferred to and stored in the cloud. Cloud encryption ensures data confidentiality even if the cloud provider is breached. Key management options include provider-managed, customer-managed, and BYOK.
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Encryption
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Shared Responsibility Model
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