Azure Key Vault Product Summary

Overview

Azure Key Vault is Microsoft's cloud-based key management service designed to securely store and manage cryptographic keys, secrets, and certificates. It provides centralized control over encryption keys and sensitive data used across cloud and on-premises applications, enabling organizations to maintain compliance with security standards while simplifying key lifecycle management.

Key Features

• Encryption Management: Supports encryption key creation, storage, and rotation for protecting sensitive data
• Key Management: Centralized management of cryptographic keys with fine-grained access controls
• Compliance Certifications: Meets GDPR, FedRAMP, and HIPAA regulatory requirements
• Audit Logs: Comprehensive logging capabilities for tracking all key access and operations
• Hardware Security Module (HSM) Support: Optional HSM-backed keys for enhanced security requirements

Use Cases

• Application Security: Securely store API keys, connection strings, and credentials used by applications
• Data Protection: Manage encryption keys for protecting data at rest and in transit
• Regulatory Compliance: Meet industry compliance requirements through certified key management practices
• Multi-tenant Environments: Isolate and control key access across different applications and teams
• Certificate Management: Store and manage SSL/TLS certificates for web applications and services
• Secrets Management: Centralize management of database passwords and other sensitive credentials

Pricing & Access

Azure Key Vault operates on a usage-based pricing model:

• Standard Operations: $0.03 per 10,000 operations