Key Management System
Across all industries the requirements for managing cryptographic keys are becoming ever-more complex. Ensuring that the right key is in the right place, at the right time is mandated by many organisations, i.e. major card payment scheme providers. This is a complicated requirement as most businesses need to manage an ever-increasing number of keys while reducing the risk of internal and external fraud, as well as keeping costs at a minimum.
Key Management Functions
- Generation /Back up /Restore
- Distribution in key shares
- Import or export in shares
- Encryption using Key Encryption Keys (KEKs) / Zone Master Keys (ZMKs)
- Certification (e.g. using X.509 or EMV certificates)
The Key Management System (KMS) gives clients the flexibility to manage a very large number of keys - throughout their entire life cycle - without drowning in work.
Cryptomathic KMS Features
- Lifecycle key management
- Automated key distribution and updating
- Compliance, e.g. PCI DSS, Sarbanes-Oxley and FIPS 140-2
- Trusted path using secure PIN pads
- Support for all major HSM brands
- At your desk key ceremonies
- Flexible key attributes eliminate paperwork
- Configurable role-based access
- Searchable tamper evident audit log
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Customers
The KMS customers range from small and medium size enterprises to multinational companies in technology manufacturing and finance. Our key management customers include global players such as First Data, Infineon Technologies and MasterCard.