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# IBM Vault (formerly HashiCorp Vault) Features

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## Usability & Access (5)

Quick Login

Expedites user logins using methods like a master password or password autofill.

Browser Extension

Integrates the tool with your browser for easy use.

Mobile App Usability

Integrates with your mobile device for use on mobile apps.

Multi-Device Use

Enables user to use the tool across multiple devices.

Admin Management

Allows an employer or administrator to manage employee access.

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## Security Measures (3)

Password Generator

Generates passwords for each of your logins.

Two-Factor Authentication

Provides extra security by requiring an extra for of verification in addition to a password.

Security Audits

Analyzes and evaluates the quality and variety of your passwords.

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## Storage (2)

Digital Wallet

Stores records like credit cards or receipts in addition to passwords.

File Storage

Stores files in addition to passwords.

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## Encryption (6)

Email Encryption

Encrypts the content of emails and their attachments.

Messaging Encryption

Encrypts messages being sent via text or within an application.

File Transfer Encryption

Protects data with within or as it leaves your secure or local network.

Data Encryption

Provide a level of encryption of data in transit, protecting sensitive data while it lives in the backup application.

Document Encryption

Provides a level of encryption for text documents.

Full-Disk Encryption

Encrypts entire device to secure data in case it is lost or stolen.

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## Compliance (3)

Authentication

Allows administrators to set multi-factor authentication requirements including tokens, keys, or sms messaging

Policy Enforcement

Abilities to set standards for database security and risk management.

Access Management

Allows administrators to set user access privileges to permit approved parties to access sensitive data.

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## Management (4)

Backup

Stores data remotely, on-premise, or in cloud databases in case of recovery during disaster.

Recovery

Decrypts datasets or files or allows users access to a backup database for reintegration.

File Management

Allows administrators to set levels of encryption for file types. Allows administrators to decide which files to encrypt.

Anomaly Detection

Monitors activity within networks and alerts administrators when unusual activity occurs.

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## Administration (10)

Supported Databases

Supports different database platforms and data types. Typically integrates with a variety of existing databases.

Data Management

Administrators can access and organize data related to incidents to produce reports or make data more navigable.

Logging and Reporting

Provides required reports to manage business. Provides adequate logging to troubleshoot and support auditing.

API / integrations

Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc. with other software applications.

Compliance

Supports compliance with PII, GDPR, HIPPA, PCI, and other regulatory standards.

Administration Console -

Provides a centralized console for administation tasks and unified control.

API / integrations

Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc. with other software applications.

Auditing

Documents access and alterations of the database for analytics and reporting.

Compliance

Supports compliance with PII, GDPR, HIPPA, PCI, and other regulatory standards.

Management Console

Provides Administration tools/console that are easy to use and learn for routine maintenance tasks.

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## Governance (3)

Compliance

Supports compliance with PII, GDPR, HIPPA, PCI, and other regulatory standards.

Access Management

Allows administrators to set user access privileges to permit approved parties to access sensitive data.

Multi-Factor Authentication

Requires a second level of authentication, such as sms messaging or customized tokens, to access data.

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## Protection (4)

Database Activity Monitoring

Documents the actions related to the database. Alerts users of incidents and abnormal activities and documents the access point.

Firewall

Protects database and sensitive information from a variety of attacks and malware threats.

Data Masking

Protects sensitive data by disguising or encrypting data, keeping it usable by the organization and approved parties.

Audits

Perform ad-hoc or ongoing IT audits at different levels of the company.

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## Prevention (5)

Intrusion Prevention

Enforces security paramaters to prevent unauthorized access.

Firewall

Protects servers, data center infrastructure and information from a variety of attacks and malware threats.

Encryption

Provide some level of encryption of information, protecting sensitive data while it exists within the data center.

Security hardening

Facilitates system and network security by identifying and remediating vulnerabilities

Cloud Data Protection

Provides high quality and wide scope of in-cloud and offline data security capabilities.

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## Detection (3)

Intrusion Detection

Detects unauthorized access and use of privileged systems.

Security Monitoring

Detects anomalies in functionality, user accessibility, traffic flows, and tampering.

Anti-Malware / Malware Detection

Provides multiple techniques and information sources to alert users of malware occurrences.

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## Functionality (6)

Durability

Logs and stores multiple copies and versions of master keys.

Envelope Encryption

Implements a key hierarchy with a local data encryption key (DEK) and a key encryption key (KEK).

Automation

Allows administrative control over automated tasks related to key management, storage and distribution.

Audit trail

Creates audit trail of secrets lifecycle

Cental dashboard

Has a centralized dashboard for users to interact with

Universal approach

Offers a universal approach to secrets management with integrations to centralize secrets regardless of platform

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## Availability (4)

API/Integrations

Integrates with third-party software to provide other features and expand functionality.

Service Integration

Integrates with major cloud service provider offerings for simplified management and distribution.

Regional Support

Supports key distribution across multi-regions to increase availability.

Scalability

Expands functionality while maintaining balanced loads. Serves growing demand without reducing functionality.

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