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title: "Key Hierarchy"
slug: "fortanix-key-insight-key-hierarchy"
updated: 2026-03-11T05:26:19Z
published: 2026-03-11T05:26:43Z
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# Key Hierarchy

Fortanix Key Insight manages cryptographic keys across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid multi-cloud environments, ensuring secure wrapping, storage, and monitoring.

By mapping keys to the hierarchical structure, Fortanix Key Insight tracks their lifecycle and assesses security posture. This approach enforces consistent encryption at rest, in transit, and in memory, while maintaining organizational isolation and compliance across all environments.

*For detailed information on the cryptographic key hierarchy in Fortanix Key Insight, refer to***[*Fortanix Key Insight - Key Hierarchy*](https://fortanix.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/41588274639764-Fortanix-Key-Insight-Key-Hierarchy)*.*

Fortanix Key Insight identifies encryption keys and data services across on-premises and hybrid multicloud environments, providing a unified dashboard for tracking key mappings and cryptographic security. It offers security and compliance teams data-driven insights to assess risks, align with best practices, and meet industry regulations. Iy also supports continuous risk mitigation and crypto-agility, adapting to evolving security needs, including preparation for the post-quantum era.