Data vault

A data vault is a shared, encrypted space for storing secrets, sensitive and classified information within an organization.

The data vault is accessed using an access key that is stored in the user's access key vault. The user does not directly work with the key or enter it, but receives the key encrypted from the administrator.

Without the corresponding key, the data remains inaccessible. Access to the information is controlled to ensure that it is protected from unauthorized access and leakage.

The data vault is designed in accordance with the principles of protecting classified information (e.g. as required by the NSA at the "Secret" level).

When it is advisable to use the data safe

You can store any sensitive information, requests or documentation you are working with at AyMINE in the data safe.

Science: Research Confidentiality

Research results, interim notes and team know-how are all sensitive information.

It is advisable to create a separate data safe for each research and share it only with the team members working on it.

Unlike common shared repositories, you have precise control over who has access to the data.

Research and internal procedures are sensitive corporate assets. Their protection should be a priority for each team and organization.

Product: Product or Service Confidentiality

When developing a new product, it is necessary to protect sensitive information, but at the same time to work with it effectively.

The data vault allows you to work with requests and documentation in a normal way, but only those to whom the administrator has granted an access key have access.

During the course of the project, access can be gradually expanded without losing control over the history and structure of the information.

Protection Know-How: Secrecy of procedures and activities

Internal processes, methodologies and related documents often contain valuable know-how. Their disclosure should always be controlled.

Secrecy tasks remain part of the normal workflow, but are only visible to users who have an appropriate access key. Whole workflows are protected as well. This protects the workflow and its concrete implementation.

Legal documents: Secrecy of contracts

The data vault allows you to safely prepare contracts and other sensitive documents.

Access is limited to users who have received an access key from the data vault administrator, such as the author and the authorizer.

Secure storage of access to servers and services

Access data management is critical to the security of the entire organization. Data vaults provide

• Secure protection against unauthorized access
• Availability when keys and passwords are needed
• Quick controlled accessibility when a missing employee needs to be quickly replaced

This data is stored in the data vault and made available only to selected persons through access keys stored in their access key vault.

Each access is recorded and auditable, including the ability to set up notifications for its use.

The system supports encryption recommended for storing passwords and access keys.

Related links

• For more information on encryption, please visit the FAQ page: FAQ on data encryption and data protection
• Overview of basic terms for encryption in the company