Episode 37 — Choose encryption approaches that survive incident response and legal scrutiny
This episode teaches you how to choose encryption approaches that remain defensible under incident response pressure and legal scrutiny, where you may need to prove what was protected, what keys were used, and whether unauthorized decryption likely occurred. You’ll compare provider-managed keys, customer-managed keys, and application-managed encryption, focusing on control, auditability, operational risk, and the ability to rotate or revoke access during a breach. We’ll connect these choices to exam scenarios that ask you to balance security objectives with maintainability and evidence readiness, especially when regulators or counsel require clear documentation of protections. A scenario explores a suspected insider access case where encryption exists but key usage logs are incomplete; you’ll evaluate which approach produces stronger evidence, how to improve logging and separation, and how to design your key policies so emergency revocation is possible without destroying business continuity. 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.
