Encryption Demystified (Part 1): Building the Foundation for Data-at-Rest Security in the Cloud

An introduction to data-at-rest encryption in the cloud, covering how AES-256 and key management actually work. Lays out the key control spectrum, from Microsoft-Managed Keys to Bring Your Own HSM, and why regulators like PCI DSS, HIPAA, and GDPR are pushing toward customer-controlled keys.