AWS · Security

AWS Key Management Service (KMS)

AWS KMS handles the creation, storage, and rotation of encryption keys for your data. It integrates directly with other AWS services to manage key policies and access controls, ensuring that sensitive information remains encrypted at rest and in transit without requiring you to build your own key management infrastructure from scratch.

This service is ideal for teams already operating within the AWS ecosystem who need centralized key governance. The standout feature is its pricing model, which offers an always-free tier. This removes the typical barrier of entry for key management costs, though deeper integration with specific AWS resources may still incur charges for those underlying services themselves.

• Free tier Yes
• Pricing Free tier
• Regions 15 · 6 continents
• SLA uptime 99.99%
• Compliance 13 certifications
• Provider health A