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Cloud Data Encryption Solution
Organizations in regulated industries, or where data privacy is a critical concern, should separate their encryption approach from the SaaS applications they rely on. StratoKey’s Cloud Data Protection Platform provides a comprehensive cloud data encryption gateway designed specifically for regulated and privacy-first environments.
StratoKey delivers strong privacy, auditability, and compliance for organizations that cannot compromise the security of their data.
- Secure your data across any app with support across popular cloud apps NetSuite, Salesforce, Pipedrive, Confluence, Jira, ServiceNow and many more.
- No software installation required on user devices, with support for both internal teams and remote users.
- Field-level, end-to-end encryption and tokenization (local storage) for standard and custom fields.
- Sensitive data is encrypted or tokenized before transmission to cloud applications.
- Uses NIST-standard FIPS 140-2 / 140-3 validated encryption libraries with 256-bit key sizes.
- Meets a wide range of compliance requirements for regulations including CMMC, ITAR, HIPAA, GDPR, etc.
- Protects data in a privacy-first manner.
The Real Risks of Relying on Your SaaS Provider's Native Encryption
Most SaaS and cloud platforms offer only baseline encryption, designed for general data security, not for handling sensitive or regulated data. Relying solely on these built-in measures exposes organizations to serious privacy and compliance risks.Sensitive data is exposed during the cryptographic process.
Most SaaS and cloud providers handle encryption and decryption entirely within their own environment. At some point in this process, sensitive data exists in plaintext inside the provider’s systems. Even with BYOK, HYOK, or CMEK models, the provider still controls the cryptographic operations, meaning plaintext data remains exposed within their infrastructure.
StratoKey eliminates this risk with encryption at arm’s length, a core feature of the Cloud Data Protection Platform’s Gateway Architecture. Data is encrypted or tokenized before it reaches the cloud, so plaintext does not enter the provider’s environment and compliance requirements are maintained.
With most SaaS platforms, you don’t control the encryption keys.
Encryption is often limited to database encryption.
While data stored in the provider's cloud database may be encrypted, information in use, in motion, or accessed during support sessions is often exposed. Some providers implement encryption at the application or field level, but the cryptographic operations are still within their own infrastructure, which mean plaintext is accessible.
Without end-to-end encryption or tokenization, sensitive data can still be intercepted, copied, or viewed without your express authorization.
SaaS staff, AI and third parties may see plaintext regulated data.
Cloud providers often allow internal staff or offshore teams (24/7 "follow the sun" support) access customer environments for maintenance and support. In addition, integrations, including AI plugins or connected applications may request broad data access.
Native encryption rarely meets ITAR, CMMC, NIST, HIPAA, or GDPR standards.
Regulations such as ITAR 22 CFR 120.54 require customer-managed, end-to-end encryption for carve-out protection. NIST 800-171 controls that inform CMMC mandates FIPS encryption for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). HIPAA requires NIST-standard encryption for PHI safe harbor.
Provider-native controls are not designed to meet these requirements, leaving organizations exposed to audit failures, lost trust and regulatory fines.
Multi-tenant SaaS runs data on shared infrastructure, which limits your control over residency, isolation, and access.
Encryption at Arm’s Length: Full Key Control, Compliance, and Flexible Protection
When sensitive workloads move into SaaS and cloud platforms, native encryption is not enough. Providers still manage the cryptographic process inside their own environment, which means plaintext data is exposed at some stage — even with BYOK, CMEK models.
StratoKey solves this with encryption at arm’s length. Operating as a gateway, StratoKey encrypts or tokenizes data before it enters the cloud, so plaintext never resides in the provider’s systems and compliance requirements are consistently met.
- 1StratoKey encrypts or tokenizes data before it enters SaaS and cloud platforms, so plaintext never exists in the provider’s environment. Encryption keys remain entirely under your control (BYOK/HYOK), ensuring providers, staff, and third parties cannot access your regulated data.
- 2The platform is built to meet strict compliance requirements including ITAR, CMMC, NIST 800-171, FedRAMP High, HIPAA, and GDPR. By applying FIPS 140-3 validated AES encryption and supporting tokenization with FedRAMP-authorized storage, StratoKey enables organizations to prove compliance and reduce audit risk.
- 3StratoKey supports flexible encryption policies. This means fields, attachments, and files in SaaS apps like Jira, NetSuite, Salesforce and ServiceNow can be secured without disrupting workflows, reporting or integrations. Teams keep working as normal while sensitive data stays protected.
How StratoKey's Encyption Platform Secures Cloud Data
Access through StratoKey Platform
StratoKey controls access to regulated data in SaaS applications including by users, integrations, and API requests.
Sensitive Data is Detected
Sensitive Data is Secured within your Trusted Boundary
Data is encrypted or tokenized according to your policies, before it reaches the SaaS application.
StratoKey's Flexible Data Encryption Model
StratoKey’s flexible encryption model allows organizations to apply the right level of encryption where it’s needed most, balancing confidentiality, compliance, and usability without disrupting cloud workflows.
- Align encryption to data sensitivity so highly confidential information receives maximum protection.
- Apply encryption selectively to chosen fields, files, or zones, optimizing for security.
- Automatically extract data classifications and enact encryption based upon classifications.
- Maintain SaaS functionality with data protection that preserves search, reporting, and integrations.
Encryption Standards Utilized by the Cloud Data Protection Platform
StratoKey applies industry-recognized encryption standards, including FIPS 140-3 validated modules with AES, and TLS, to ensure sensitive data is secured to the highest compliance requirements.
High-Strength Encryption
StratoKey supports strong encryption standards such as AES, delivered through FIPS 140-2/140-3 validated cryptographic modules. This ensures sensitive data is protected to the highest industry and government security requirements.
Standards Compliance
StratoKey only operates in FIPS mode. This ensures that the cryptographic functions are secure and meet the appropriate requirements for protecting sensitive data.
Secure Communication (SSL/TLS)
All communication between users and StratoKey is protected with SSL/TLS, preventing interception and man-in-the-middle attacks. Sensitive data remains encrypted in transit, safeguarding interactions end-to-end.
Defense-in-Depth Cloud Data Protection
Platform-Architected Security
Encryption / Tokenization, identity, and API controls layered together at the network edge for true protection at arm’s length.
End-to-End Encryption & Tokenization
Sensitive fields and files are encrypted or tokenized before they reach SaaS or cloud apps.
Customer-Controlled Keys
BYOK/CMEK/HYOK ensures encryption keys never reside with the provider, removing third-party access risks.
Granular Access Controls
Role-based policies, geofencing, and group rules enforce “least privilege” access to sensitive data.
Continuous Monitoring & Audit Trails
Real-time visibility into data usage with logs to support compliance requirements from CMMC, ITAR, HIPAA, and GDPR etc.
Rule & Policy Enforcement
Automated timeouts, revocations, and security rules add an extra layer of security beyond encryption.
Secure Your Data Across Apps End-to-End with Encryption
StratoKey protects sensitive information across any app, with specific support for Jira, Confluence, NetSuite, Salesforce, ServiceNow, and other leading SaaS platforms. Take full control of your data security and compliance, keep your information protected at arm’s length.
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