Master Azure Key Vault

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Azure Key Vault Overview

Azure Key Vault is a cloud service that allows users to securely store and manage cryptographic keys, secrets, and certificates.
Users can store secrets such as passwords or shared access signatures in Key Vault, and retrieve them when needed.
Keys can be generated or imported into Key Vault for performing cryptographic actions within the service. Keys cannot be exported.
Certificates can be managed in Key Vault, including their lifecycle management and distribution.
Key Vault can be used with Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) for enhanced security and protection of stored entities.
Authentication is required to access Key Vault, and there are two types of authorization available: Access Policy and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
Access Policy allows adding users and specifying their permissions, but it lacks granularity and applies to all entities of a certain type within the vault.
RBAC provides granular access control, allowing different people to have access to different secrets, keys, or certificates within a single vault.
RBAC permissions can be assigned at both the Key Vault level and individual entity (secret, key, or certificate) level.
Managed Identity is a common combination of technologies used with Key Vault, where the app's built-in managed identity is given permissions to access the vault.
Key Vault is used by various Azure services, allowing users to bring their own keys for encryption purposes, such as storage account or database encryption.
Azure Key Vault is a reliable solution for managing secrets, keys, and certificates in Azure, providing secure storage and access control.

Azure Key Vault Overview

Azure Key Vault is a cloud service that allows users to securely store and manage cryptographic keys, secrets, and certificates.
Users can store secrets such as passwords or shared access signatures in Key Vault, and retrieve them when needed.
Keys can be generated or imported into Key Vault for performing cryptographic actions within the service. Keys cannot be exported.
Certificates can be managed in Key Vault, including their lifecycle management and distribution.
Key Vault can be used with Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) for enhanced security and protection of stored entities.
Authentication is required to access Key Vault, and there are two types of authorization available: Access Policy and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
Access Policy allows adding users and specifying their permissions, but it lacks granularity and applies to all entities of a certain type within the vault.
RBAC provides granular access control, allowing different people to have access to different secrets, keys, or certificates within a single vault.
RBAC permissions can be assigned at both the Key Vault level and individual entity (secret, key, or certificate) level.
Managed Identity is a common combination of technologies used with Key Vault, where the app's built-in managed identity is given permissions to access the vault.
Key Vault is used by various Azure services, allowing users to bring their own keys for encryption purposes, such as storage account or database encryption.
Azure Key Vault is a reliable solution for managing secrets, keys, and certificates in Azure, providing secure storage and access control.

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Test your knowledge of Azure Key Vault with this quiz! Learn about the features and capabilities of this cloud service, including secure storage and management of cryptographic keys, secrets, and certificates. Explore topics such as authentication, access control, and integration with other Azure services. Challenge yourself and become an Azure Key Vault expert!