Cryptographic keys for encrypted data stored in the cloud should be ________________ .

The correct answer is A. Not stored with the cloud provider.. Cryptographic keys should not be stored along with the data they secure, regardless of key length. We don't split crypto keys or generate redundant keys (doing so would violate the principle of secrecy necessary for keys to serve their purpose).

Submitted by kevin_r· Apr 18, 2026Cloud Data Security

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Options

ANot stored with the cloud provider.
BGenerated with redundancy
CAt least 128 bits long
DSplit into groups

How the community answered

(27 responses)

A
89% (24)
B
4% (1)
D
7% (2)

Explanation

Cryptographic keys should not be stored along with the data they secure, regardless of key length. We don't split crypto keys or generate redundant keys (doing so would violate the principle of secrecy necessary for keys to serve their purpose).

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#Key Management#Cloud Encryption#Data Security#BYOK

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