Solved: Google-Managed Encryption

art_rrecaj

Hello, I am unclear about the Google-Managed Encryption Process.
- How often does google rotate encryption keys?
- Does it use a specific procedure?
- Is there any documentation that will provide more details for this in general?

DamianS

Hello @art_rrecaj ,Welcome on Google Cloud Community.

I've found these documentation :

Default encryption: https://cloud.google.com/docs/security/encryption/default-encryption
Granularity of encryption: https://cloud.google.com/docs/security/encryption/gcp-encryption-granularity
Cloud Key Management: https://cloud.google.com/docs/security/key-management-deep-dive

Fun fact:

I've asked Gemini Pro about that:

Google-managed encryption key rotation frequency and documentation:
Google automatically rotates encryption keys used in the Google-managed encryption process every 90 days. This ensures enhanced security for your data by limiting the time a single key is active.

Documentation:

Unfortunately, I don't have access to real-time information and cannot provide specific URLs as my knowledge is only up to November 2023. However, I can guide you on how to find the relevant documentation:

Google Cloud Documentation: The most comprehensive and up-to-date information regarding Google Cloud's encryption processes and key management can be found within the Google Cloud documentation website.
Search using relevant keywords: Try searching within the documentation using terms such as "Google-managed encryption," "key rotation," "encryption key management," and "Cloud Key Management Service (KMS)."
Specific product documentation: If you're interested in the key rotation frequency for a specific Google Cloud product (e.g., Google Compute Engine, Google Cloud Storage), navigate to that product's documentation section and search for information related to encryption and key management.
Additional Tips:

Pay attention to the publication date of the documentation to ensure you are accessing the latest information.
Google Cloud's encryption practices and key management policies might evolve, so it's recommended to periodically check for updates.

But Gemini's reply is as follow:

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cheers,
DamianS
LinkedIn medium.com Cloudskillsboost

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DamianS

Hello @art_rrecaj ,Welcome on Google Cloud Community.

I've found these documentation :

Default encryption: https://cloud.google.com/docs/security/encryption/default-encryption
Granularity of encryption: https://cloud.google.com/docs/security/encryption/gcp-encryption-granularity
Cloud Key Management: https://cloud.google.com/docs/security/key-management-deep-dive

Fun fact:

I've asked Gemini Pro about that:

Google-managed encryption key rotation frequency and documentation:
Google automatically rotates encryption keys used in the Google-managed encryption process every 90 days. This ensures enhanced security for your data by limiting the time a single key is active.

Documentation:

Unfortunately, I don't have access to real-time information and cannot provide specific URLs as my knowledge is only up to November 2023. However, I can guide you on how to find the relevant documentation:

Google Cloud Documentation: The most comprehensive and up-to-date information regarding Google Cloud's encryption processes and key management can be found within the Google Cloud documentation website.
Search using relevant keywords: Try searching within the documentation using terms such as "Google-managed encryption," "key rotation," "encryption key management," and "Cloud Key Management Service (KMS)."
Specific product documentation: If you're interested in the key rotation frequency for a specific Google Cloud product (e.g., Google Compute Engine, Google Cloud Storage), navigate to that product's documentation section and search for information related to encryption and key management.
Additional Tips:

Pay attention to the publication date of the documentation to ensure you are accessing the latest information.
Google Cloud's encryption practices and key management policies might evolve, so it's recommended to periodically check for updates.

But Gemini's reply is as follow:

--
cheers,
DamianS
LinkedIn medium.com Cloudskillsboost

art_rrecaj

Awesome, thank you very much @DamianS