Businesses are constantly seeking robust and reliable solutions to securely store and manage their node credentials, certificates, and keys. Spydra, a leading platform for creating, running, and scaling Blockchain Networks, offers an innovative approach to key vault management. Users can now upgrade their key vault from Spydra's default Hashicorp Vault to managed services like Azure Key Vault or AWS Key Manager, enhancing the security and accessibility of their sensitive information.
Upgrading Your Key Vault
When upgrading your key vault with Spydra, it's important to note that users will not be able to switch back to Spydra's default Hashicorp vault once the key vault is updated. To seamlessly connect your managed vault service, follow these step-by-step guidelines:
Navigate to the Organisations Tab: Access the network details page and navigate to the "Organisations" tab.
Select an Organisation: Choose the specific organization for which you want to update the key vault to view its network-org details.
Update Vault Option: Select the "Update Vault" option to initiate the key vault upgrade process.
Choose Managed Service: Opt for the desired managed service, either Azure Key Vault or AWS Key Manager, to connect your key vault securely.
Click "Update Key Vault": Finalize the process by clicking on the "Update Key Vault" option.
Connecting Azure Key Vault
If you choose to connect to Azure Key Vault, follow these specific steps:
Choose Azure Key Vault as your 'External Vault Source'.
Verify and enter the required details, including the Vault Name, Application ID, Tenant ID, Application Secret, and Key Vault URL.
Ensure that the vault details are accurate and align with the information provided in your Azure Key Vault account as per Azure's documentation.
Connecting AWS Key Manager
Alternatively, if you opt to connect to AWS Key Manager, the following steps should be followed:
Select AWS Key Manager as your 'External Vault Source'.
Input the necessary vault details, such as the Vault Name, AWS Access Key, AWS Secret Key, and Region.
Double-check the accuracy of the vault details in alignment with the information available in your AWS Key Manager account, as per AWS Key Manager's documentation.
By seamlessly integrating with managed services such as Azure Key Vault and AWS Key Manager, Spydra empowers organizations to elevate the security and management of their key vaults with ease and efficiency.
In conclusion, Spydra's initiative to enable key vault upgrades to managed services underscores its commitment to providing advanced security solutions for Blockchain Networks. By seamlessly integrating with managed services such as Azure Key Vault and AWS Key Manager, Spydra empowers organizations to elevate the security and management of their key vaults with ease and efficiency. This strategic enhancement further solidifies Spydra's position as a frontrunner in enabling businesses to harness the power of blockchain technology securely and effectively.