Unlocking the truth about Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) in cloud backup and recovery
Learn all about the benefits and challenges of Bring Your Own Key and alternative approaches for safeguarding your backup data in the cloud.
MANAGEMENT
Richard Dean
11/6/20231 min read
In the realm of cloud security, Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) has become a buzzword, hailed as the shining knight in the armor of data protection. But is it truly the hero it’s made out to be? This notion has been perpetuated by respected organizations like the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), which endorse BYOK to fortify data security and mitigate risks when collaborating with cloud providers. However, does BYOK truly represent the optimal approach for safeguarding your backup data in the cloud?
This post breaks down how BYOK is used today, presents its challenges and limitations and highlights the advantages of alternate approaches that streamline key management while bolstering data security.
