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Key Store Providers

Overview

Anka Secure provides a robust key management infrastructure that ensures security and flexibility for modern cryptographic operations. By default, Anka Secure utilizes an internal key management system, which is designed to handle key lifecycle operations efficiently and securely. However, it also supports integration with third-party key management providers, allowing organizations to configure their preferred key storage solution.

Built-in Key Management System

Anka Secure features its own internal key management system to store and manage cryptographic keys. This system is designed to be crypto-agile, allowing seamless adaptability to new cryptographic standards and policies. While this internal mechanism ensures security and performance, users can also integrate external key management providers as needed.

Key Features of the Internal Key Management System:

  • Integrated Key Lifecycle Management: Handles key generation, rotation, expiration, and decommissioning.

  • Performance Optimized: Designed for high-speed cryptographic operations.

Integration with External Key Management Systems (KMS)

Anka Secure supports seamless integration with third-party key management solutions via system configuration. Organizations can align their cryptographic security with existing infrastructure by leveraging external KMS providers.

Supported External Key Management Providers

The system allows integration with the following third-party providers:

  • AWS Key Management Service (KMS): Enables secure storage, access policies, and automatic key rotation within Amazon Web Services.

  • Google Cloud KMS: Provides integration with Google's cryptographic operations, allowing managed encryption and decryption services.

  • Azure Key Vault: Offers a secure cloud-based solution for key storage, with role-based access control and logging capabilities.

Seamless Key Transition & Configuration

Administrators can dynamically configure their preferred key management provider through system settings. This enables organizations to use the built-in key store while integrating with external KMS solutions for compliance, regulatory, or operational requirements.

To configure an external KMS, administrators can modify system parameters to specify the desired provider, ensuring the flexibility to adapt to different security and business needs.

Summary

  • Anka Secure features an internal key management system as the default provider.

  • The system does not rely on external providers by default, ensuring full control over cryptographic security.

  • Organizations can optionally integrate with external KMS providers, including AWS KMS, Google Cloud KMS, and Azure Key Vault.

  • The system allows dynamic key store selection, enabling flexible and secure cryptographic operations.

This design ensures crypto-agility, security, and adaptability, allowing seamless adoption of evolving cryptographic standards.