Encryption Management
In cryptography, encryption is the process of transforming information (plaintext) using an algorithm (cipher) to make it unreadable to anyone except those possessing special knowledge, usually referred to as a key. The result of the process is encrypted information (ciphertext). The word encryption can also refer to the reverse process, decryption, to make the encrypted information readable again. If the keys and certificates associated with encryption are not properly managed the encrypted information will not be safe. Encryption management is the process of deploying, managing, and controlling encryption keys and certificates through their entire lifecycle, from request to renewal or revocation.
Venafi is a systems management vendor focused on managing encryption technologies. Venafi helps organizations deploy, manage and control encryption certificates and keys across diverse environments throughout their complex infrastructures – from the desktop to the datacenter. Venafi products provide automated discovery of keys and certificates, policy-based application configuration, key and certificate lifecycle management and continuous monitoring and reporting. This allows organizations to significantly reduce system failure from un- or under-managed encryption, increase operational efficiency and improve compliance and data security.
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