Overview#

Key Deletion or Crypto-shredding is to the process of delete all copies of a key or Secret within a defined environment, so that the key is no longer recoverable in that environment.

Key Deletion may be performed so that any data encrypted by a Cryptographic Key is no longer able to be recovered.

Key Deletion includes getting rid of old backup tapes, data stored in the cloud computing, computers, phones, multi-function printers can be challenging when confidentiality of information is an issue. When encryption is in place, it will enable a smooth disposal of data.

More Information#

There might be more information for this subject on one of the following:

• Crypto-shredding
• Key Life cycle
• Key Management

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• [#1] - Crypto-shredding - based on information obtained 2017-10-07-