Episode 33 — Design key management systems with clear ownership and strong boundaries
This episode explains how to design key management so encryption is not just “turned on,” but governed, auditable, and resilient under real operational pressure—exactly the angle the GPCS exam expects. You’ll define key ownership, key hierarchy concepts, and the separation between data encryption keys and the systems that wrap, store, and authorize their use. We’ll discuss boundary design: which teams can create keys, who can use keys for encrypt/decrypt, who can rotate or disable keys, and how to prevent a single role from holding end-to-end power. A scenario compares two designs: one where developers can both manage and use production keys, and one where ownership, usage, and audit review are separated with explicit approval paths and scoped permissions. You’ll leave with a threat-driven approach for building KMS designs that resist misuse while still supporting reliable application delivery. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber audio courses, books, and information to strengthen your educational path. Also, if you want to stay up to date with the latest news, visit DailyCyber.News for a newsletter you can use, and a daily podcast you can commute with.
