Introduction to Azure Key Vault

Azure Key Vault

Azure Key Vault is a cloud service provided by Microsoft Azure that helps safeguard cryptographic keys and secrets used by cloud applications and services.

Key Vault helps provide three main services, which can be accessed programmatically through APIs and includes Secret, Key and Certificate Management as follows:

Secret Management: Azure Key Vault allows users to securely store and manage sensitive information such as passwords, API keys, and connection strings.

Key Management: It provides a secure way to create, import, and manage cryptographic keys used for encryption and decryption. Users can also define policies for key usage and lifecycle management.

Certificate Management: Azure Key Vault can manage SSL/TLS certificates, including the ability to create, import, and renew certificates automatically.

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More Info https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/key-vault/general/overview