Managing Encryption Keys Vs. Access Keys
Aembit, Wednesday, June 25th, 2025
Modern infrastructure depends on keys. Lots of them. Every time a workload spins up, data moves between services, or a machine requests access to an API, some form of key - often called a credential - makes that interaction possible.
These keys underpin everything from encryption to identity, silently powering the secure operations that cloud-native environments rely on.
But here's the problem: not all keys are created equal, and treating them as if they are can quietly introduce risk. In fact, a recent Verizon report shows that 86% of data breaches now involve the use of stolen credentials, underscoring the critical importance of managing keys and secrets with precision.