Key-Encryption-Key (KEK): A secret key used for encrypting and decrypting other keys. It is commonly used in key management systems to securely store and protect keys. Examples include a KEK used to encrypt keys for secure data transmission, a KEK used to encrypt keys for secure access to a cloud storage system, and a KEK used to encrypt keys for secure access to a financial database.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D5: Cloud Security Operations | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D3: Security Architecture and Engineering | Security+ D1: General Security Concepts | SSCP D5: Cryptography
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