DEVELOPMENT OF A ROBUST KEY LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT FOR HYBRID ENCRYPTION STORAGE SOLUTIONS
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT:
In the evolving landscape of data security, hybrid encryption storage solutions combine
symmetric and asymmetric cryptography to enhance confidentiality and performance. Effective
key lifecycle management (KLM) is critical to ensuring the integrity, availability, and security of
encryption keys throughout their lifecycle generation, distribution, storage, rotation, and
destruction. This paper presents a comprehensive framework for designing robust KLM
strategies tailored for hybrid encryption storage environments. It addresses key challenges such
as key compromise prevention, compliance with regulatory standards, and scalability in
distributed systems. The proposed approach integrates automated key management protocols,
secure key storage mechanisms, and auditability features to mitigate risks and support
compliance. Experimental evaluations demonstrate the frameworkâs effectiveness in maintaining
key security, minimizing operational overhead, and supporting seamless key rotation. This work
contributes to advancing secure data protection in hybrid encryption architectures, fostering trust
in enterprise and cloud storage solutions.