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AWS IAM Identity Center now supports customer-managed KMS keys for encryption at rest

AWS Identity Center has recently enhanced its security features by adding support for customer-managed KMS keys for encryption at rest. This advancement allows organizations to have greater control over their encryption keys, enhancing data security within AWS services. Users can now integrate their Key Management Service (KMS) keys to manage access and permissions more effectively, ensuring compliance with stringent security standards.

With this new capability, DevOps teams can better align their security practices with organizational policies, providing flexibility to use their own KMS keys for managing sensitive information. This is particularly beneficial for enterprises required to meet regulatory compliances, as they can create, manage, and delete keys according to specific compliance requirements.

Incorporating customer-managed KMS keys also promotes better cost management, as businesses can optimize their usage based on their unique encryption needs. Additionally, the integration with AWS Identity Center enhances ease of use, allowing teams to focus more on development and less on managing encryption complexities. As organizations continue to adopt cloud technologies, these features play a vital role in fostering secure and efficient environments for DevOps practices.