Encryption Key Management — Ryan Cooke, WorkOS | Enterprise Ready Conf 2024
As enterprises embrace SaaS, they need mechanisms to control sensitive data outside their perimeter. Ryan Cooke explains how Enterprise Key Management (EKM) allows SaaS apps to give customers verifiable control over their encrypted data through customer-managed keys. Learn how EKM unlocks enterprise readiness, data residency, and new markets for innovative cloud software like AI.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:00 The Rise of SaaS and Need for Data Governance
03:18 Limitations of Trust-Based Compliance
05:40 Encryption Keys Give Customers Direct Control
10:50 How EKM Systems Work
17:20 Observability and Verifiability
19:19 Real Examples - Box, Airtable, Doppler
22:30 The Future of EKM for AI Data Governance