Microsoft 365 uses Double Key Encryption to protect customer's sensitive data

In a bid to further secure customer data and address regulatory needs for some organisations, Microsoft has announced Double Key Encryption for Microsoft 365 which allows protecting most confidential data while maintaining full control of your encryption key.

New Delhi: In Public preview, Double Key Encryption for Microsoft 365 uses two keys to protect your data, with one key in your control and the second in Microsoft's control.

"To view the data, one must have access to both keys. Since Microsoft can access only one key, your data and key are unavailable to Microsoft, helping to ensure the privacy and security of your data," said Alym Rayani Senior Director, Microsoft 365.

How Double Key Encryption works

How Double Key Encryption works

"One can move highly sensitive data to the cloud and be confident about preventing third-party access as you maintain full control of your key," said Microsoft.

(Inputs from IANS)