BYOK & Data Sovereignty

Own Your Encryption Keys.

Alcazarix provides HSM-generated, customer-controlled encryption keys for AWS KMS, Azure Key Vault, and Google Cloud KMS. We help SaaS companies meet global data residency and sovereignty requirements without FIPS complexity.

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Why Alcazarix

Purpose-built for cloud-native BYOK

A cloud-native BYOK platform delivering Schrems II–compliant key ownership without the cost, complexity, or overreach of traditional HSM vendors.

Purpose-Built for Schrems II & Data Sovereignty

Keys generated and managed outside hyperscaler trust boundaries. Customer-controlled key lifecycle and access policies. Clear jurisdictional separation for EU and global workloads.

Native BYOK for AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud

Direct integration with leading cloud KMS platforms. AWS KMS External Key Store (XKS), Azure Key Vault Managed HSM BYOK, and Google Cloud KMS EKM support. No application-level key handling required.

Right-Sized Security (No FIPS by Design)

Intentionally not FIPS-certified to focus on controls that matter for Schrems II and BYOK: key ownership, access governance, auditability, and resilience, without FIPS-driven cost and rigidity.

Cost-Effective Alternative to Legacy HSM Vendors

Lower total cost of ownership than Thales, Utimaco, and Fortanix. Transparent pricing aligned to usage, not appliance count, or paying a premium for a suite of capabilities you don't need. Built for SaaS scale, not on-prem legacy workflows.

Built for Regulated SaaS Teams

Trusted by healthcare SaaS, financial services, data platforms, and global SaaS with EU customers. Meet regulatory expectations without slowing engineering teams.

Industry-standard security controls

Alcazarix maintains security controls aligned with SOC 2 Type II compliance, providing governance and auditability required for enterprise customers and regulated industries.

Compliance

Designed for Jurisdictional Control, Not Just Encryption

Alcazarix enables true external key ownership by separating encryption key generation, storage, and governance from hyperscaler infrastructure. This architectural separation helps organizations address Schrems II, data residency, and cross-border access concerns without abandoning cloud-native services.

Services

Managed BYOK with Encryption Keys You Own and Control

Alcazarix provides managed BYOK as a service, allowing customers to retain full ownership and control of encryption keys used in cloud environments.

Customer-Controlled Key Management

Alcazarix operates a highly available, HSM-backed key management service that integrates directly with cloud provider KMS platforms, keeping your keys entirely under your control.

  • HSM-generated and protected master keys
  • Secure key storage and lifecycle management
  • Key activation, rotation, suspension, and revocation
  • Customer-defined access and governance controls

Cloud KMS Integrations

Native BYOK support for leading cloud providers with jurisdictionally isolated key operations.

  • AWS KMS External Key Store (XKS) compatibility
  • Azure Key Vault Managed HSM BYOK
  • Google Cloud KMS EKM integration

Governance & Auditability

Alcazarix provides the visibility and controls required for regulated environments.

  • Detailed key usage logs
  • Administrative action auditing
  • Role-based access control
  • Exportable audit data for compliance reviews

High Availability & Resilience

Our service is designed to meet the availability expectations of cloud-native workloads.

  • Redundant HSM-backed infrastructure
  • Geographic separation options
  • Fault-tolerant key access architecture
  • SLA-backed uptime

Onboarding & Support

We work directly with customer security and platform teams to ensure smooth deployment.

  • Architecture review and integration guidance
  • BYOK configuration support
  • Ongoing operational assistance
  • Direct access to technical experts

Key Custody

Key management infrastructure and dedicated key operations API owned by separate entities.

  • Key Custody in North America located in Alcazarix Datacenters in Canada, controlled by Alcazarix, Inc.
  • Key Custody in Europe located in Alcazarix Datacenters in Germany, controlled by Alcazarix Europe B.V.

Resources

Whitepapers & Guides

In-depth technical guides for security architects, CISOs, and platform engineers navigating data sovereignty and encryption key governance.

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