Reserve keying material: A set of cryptographic keys that are stored securely for use in emergency or contingency situations. These keys can be used as a backup, for example, in the event of loss or compromise of the primary keys. Having reserve keying material is an important aspect of a comprehensive data security strategy as it helps ensure continued access to encrypted data under all circumstances.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D2: Cloud Data Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D5: Identity and Access Management (IAM) | Security+ D1: General Security Concepts | SSCP D5: Cryptography
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