Client-side key management: A strategy in data encryption where the encryption keys are generated and controlled by the client rather than the server. This approach gives the client exclusive control over the encryption and decryption of their data, adding an extra layer of security as even the service provider does not have access to the encryption keys. This model is common in zero-knowledge systems and enhances the privacy and security of the encrypted data.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D2: Cloud Data Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D3: Security Architecture and Engineering | Security+ D1: General Security Concepts | SSCP D5: Cryptography
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