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# Azure Key Vault

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> Azure Key Vault, part of Microsoft Entra, lets users safeguard cryptographic keys and other secrets used by cloud apps and services.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 4 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 4 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support Software | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Microsoft
- **Location**: Redmond, US
- **Founded**: 1975

## Commercial Context

- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: United States

## Features

- Key Management Software

## Category

- [Encryption Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30209/encryption/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Sophos Central Device Encryption](https://www.capterra.ca/software/1023873/sophos-central-device-encryption) — 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
2. [USB Copy Protection](https://www.capterra.ca/software/1019840/kakasoft-usb-copy-protection) — 4.5/5 (2 reviews)
3. [MailZen](https://www.capterra.ca/software/1034982/mailzen) (0 reviews)
4. [Symantec Encryption](https://www.capterra.ca/software/1018636/symantec-endpoint-encryption) (0 reviews)
5. [SourceGuardian](https://www.capterra.ca/software/1022302/sourceguardian) — 5.0/5 (1 reviews)

## Reviews

### "Best Security Mechanism for keeping the secrets in Azure" — 4.0/5

> **Navjot** | *October 28, 2021* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: It has all the best features for managing the azure secrets like access token, passwords and manage the encryption keys for accessing these secrets. It helps to isolate the location of keeping the azure secrets away from application.
> 
> **Cons**: This is an awesome feature which lets you maintain a secure and properly organized application.
> 
> With the introduction of azure key vault, it helped strongly to secure the azure secrets and azure encryption keys in an efficient and systematic manner. Hence it led to better code architecture.

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### "Azure Key Vault Review" — 5.0/5

> **Marek** | *April 29, 2023* | Financial Services Software | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: One of the best features of Azure Key Vault is its ability to securely store and manage cryptographic keys, certificates, and other secrets used in cloud applications. I appreciate the level of security it provides, as well as the ease of use and scalability. The ability to centrally manage and secure secrets across multiple cloud applications and services is a major advantage of Azure Key Vault.
> 
> **Cons**: One potential drawback of Azure Key Vault is the complexity of setting it up and configuring it for use with other Azure services. Some users may find the learning curve steep and may require additional support or training to fully utilize the platform. Additionally, some users may find the pricing model confusing or expensive.
> 
> Overall, my experience with Azure Key Vault has been positive. I appreciate the security and ease of use it provides, as well as the ability to centrally manage and secure secrets across multiple cloud applications and services. While there may be some challenges in setting it up and configuring it for use, these issues can be addressed with additional support and training. I would recommend Azure Key Vault as a reliable and secure solution for managing cryptographic keys, certificates, and other secrets in cloud applications.

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### "Almost a "go to"" — 5.0/5

> **Raphael** | *January 15, 2023* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Azure Key is really intuitive and easy to deploy and support.
> 
> **Cons**: Although, the certificate part is not mature enough. RSA solutions are more mature in these terms.
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> The product is helping us to protect the secrets, app password, value from variables and important certificates.

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### "Stores secrets at one place." — 5.0/5

> **Verified Reviewer** | *December 18, 2022* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Certificate Management is the best feature of azure key vault. it allows us to store public and private certificates in one place.
> 
> **Cons**: There should be a feature which sends us alert about the expiring certificates in the key vault.
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> My overall experience was amazing as i have been using this service for quite a time now for string secrets,keys and certificates.

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