AWS KMS (Key Management Service)—often mistyped as “AWS XMS”—is the foundational cloud security service used to create, manage, and control the cryptographic keys that protect your data. If you are looking for external integration, you are likely referring to AWS KMS External Key Store (XKS).
This beginner’s guide covers everything you need to know about cloud security integration using AWS KMS and its external extension, XKS.
What is AWS KMS? A Beginner’s Guide to Cloud Security Integration Understanding the Core Components
Cloud security relies heavily on encryption, which scrambles your data so only authorized users can read it. AWS manages this via a highly secure, centralized hub.
AWS security: Complete guide to Amazon cloud security – Snyk