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CompTIA Cloud+ CV0-004 · Domain 4: Security

Secrets and key management: KMS, HSMs, customer-managed keys, rotation and secrets managers

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Last reviewed September 25, 2026 · Leer en español

Encryption is only as strong as the protection of its keys, and applications still need some secrets, such as database passwords and third-party API tokens. Cloud platforms provide dedicated services for both.

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