Oracle Database@AWS is now integrated with AWS Key Management Service (KMS) to manage database encryption keys. KMS is an AWS managed service to create and control keys used to encrypt and sign data. With this integration, customers can now use KMS to encrypt Oracle Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) master keys in Oracle Database@AWS. This provides customers a consistent mechanism to create and control keys used for encrypting data in AWS, and meet security and compliance requirements.
Thousands of customers use KMS to manage keys for encrypting their data in AWS. KMS provides robust key management and control through central policies and granular access, comprehensive logging and auditing via AWS CloudTrail, and automatic key rotation for enhanced security. By using KMS to encrypt Oracle TDE master keys, customers can get the same benefits for database encryption keys for Oracle Database@AWS, and apply consistent auditing and compliance procedures for data in AWS.
AWS KMS integration with TDE is available in all AWS regions where Oracle Database@AWS are available. Other than standard AWS KMS pricing, there is no additional Oracle Database@AWS charge for the feature. To get started, see Oracle Database@AWS and documentation to use KMS.
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Source: Amazon Web Services
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