Developed Comprehensive Encryption and Key Management Study Plan

📅 2024-01-31 — Session: Developed Comprehensive Encryption and Key Management Study Plan

🕒 12:55–14:10
🏷️ Labels: Encryption, GCP, Key Management, Data Security, Study Plan
📂 Project: Dev
⭐ Priority: MEDIUM

Session Goal

The session aimed to develop a comprehensive understanding of encryption methods and key management within Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and broader cryptography concepts.

Key Activities

• Created a structured study plan focusing on encryption methods, GCP encryption tools, and key management concepts.
• Explored asymmetric encryption, including RSA and ECC algorithms, emphasizing its role in secure communications.
• Reviewed GCP’s data encryption practices, focusing on Customer-Managed Encryption Keys (CMEK) and Customer-Supplied Encryption Keys (CSEK).
• Analyzed encryption mechanisms in GCP’s database services like Cloud SQL and BigQuery.
• Planned key management methodologies for sensitive environments, highlighting security and compliance.

Achievements

• Developed a detailed study plan with objectives, time allocations, and resources.
• Gained insights into asymmetric encryption and its practical applications.
• Clarified GCP’s encryption techniques and key management options.
• Established a framework for key management in sensitive environments.

Pending Tasks

• Further exploration of encryption algorithms and their implementation in various cloud platforms.
• Deep dive into compliance and audit practices for key management in different sectors.