Inheriti®: The Ultimate Solution for Securing AWS KMS Recovery Keys

With the rise of cloud infrastructure, securing sensitive information, such as AWS Key Management Service (KMS) recovery keys, has become a top priority for organizations. AWS KMS enables businesses to manage and control encryption keys for data protection, yet securing the recovery keys themselves poses significant challenges. A breach or loss of these keys could result in data loss and serious security compromises.

In this blog, we’ll explore how Inheriti.com offers a robust, decentralized, and non-custodial solution for securing AWS KMS recovery keys using its patented Secure Share Distribution Protocol (SSDP) and multi-layered security architecture.

The Challenge of Securing AWS KMS Recovery Keys

AWS KMS is a powerful tool for encrypting and protecting data, but securely storing the recovery keys is crucial to prevent loss of access in case of failure. The challenge lies in finding a solution that ensures confidentiality and availability of these keys without relying on a single storage method or entity.

Traditional methods, such as encrypting keys and storing them on hardware security modules (HSMs), external USBs, or even cloud solutions, come with several risks:

• Single Points of Failure: If the storage medium is compromised, lost, or fails, recovery becomes impossible.
• Centralization Vulnerabilities: Custodians or centralized storage systems can be hacked, exposing sensitive recovery keys.
• Physical Risks: Theft, fire, or damage to devices holding keys can result in total loss.

This is where Inheriti.com steps in.

How Inheriti.com Secures AWS KMS Recovery Keys

Inheriti.com offers a decentralized, non-custodial solution for securing recovery keys with its innovative Secure Share Distribution Protocol (SSDP). The key principle is that no single entity ever has full access to the recovery key. Here’s how Inheriti secures AWS KMS recovery keys:

1. Decentralized Secret Splitting with SSDP

Inheriti uses SSDP to split the recovery key into multiple parts, or shares, across different locations. Each share contains only part of the key, ensuring that no single share can access the entire key.
SSDP encrypts and securely distributes these shares, allowing for key reconstruction only when predefined conditions are met. For example, the key can be split into 5 shares, requiring just 3 for full recovery, ensuring both flexibility and redundancy.

Controlled Recovery: SSDP ensures that shares are only merged under secure, predefined conditions, preventing unauthorized access or tampering.

2. Non-Custodial Control

Inheriti operates under a non-custodial model, meaning you retain full control over your recovery keys. Unlike custodians or third-party storage providers, Inheriti ensures that neither Inheriti nor any other entity can access the full key. This decentralized approach keeps your recovery keys out of centralized storage and only accessible to authorized parties under set conditions.

3. Multi-Layered Topology for Maximum Security

Inheriti employs a multi-layered security architecture combining cold storage, Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT), cloud, and mobile solutions. This architecture enhances both security and availability:

• Cold Storage: Certain shares can be stored offline, adding security against cyber-attacks.
• Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT): Blockchain-based storage and validation of key shares provide an audit trail and guarantee share integrity.
• Cloud & Mobile: Shares can be securely stored in cloud environments and accessed via mobile applications, ensuring high security and accessibility.

4. SSDP Protocol for Controlled Recovery

Inheriti’s SSDP securely splits and manages secret data, like recovery keys, across multiple locations. SSDP ensures that shares can only be merged under specific conditions, guaranteeing that no single person or system can access the entire key without following predefined protocols. This provides extra protection, especially if a keyholder loses access or a share is compromised.

Advantages of Using Inheriti.com for AWS KMS Recovery Keys

Using Inheriti.com to secure AWS KMS recovery keys offers a range of advantages:

• Unmatched Security: SSDP ensures the recovery key is never fully accessible in one place, reducing theft risk. The multi-layered architecture provides added protection.
• Complete Control: Inheriti’s non-custodial platform ensures you retain full control, with no external custodian holding the full recovery key at any time.
• Flexibility and Availability: SSDP allows recovery even if some shares are lost or compromised. Predefined rules enable key reconstruction using the remaining shares, adding flexibility without sacrificing security.
• Resilience Through Decentralization: Inheriti’s decentralized approach strengthens resilience against both physical and digital attacks. DLT ensures key share integrity is verifiable.
  Conclusion: Decentralization as the Future of Key Security

As cybersecurity threats grow more complex, protecting sensitive data like AWS KMS recovery keys demands forward-thinking solutions. Inheriti.com, with its SSDP protocol, offers a cutting-edge, decentralized, and non-custodial approach that keeps your recovery keys secure, fully under your control, and accessible only under secure, predefined conditions.

Inheriti.com is transforming the way businesses store and protect sensitive information like recovery keys, making it an ideal choice for organizations seeking to enhance their key management strategies and safeguard their AWS KMS recovery keys against modern threats.