Where are SQL Server encryption keys stored?

How do I find the encryption key in SQL Server?

SELECT name, key_length, algorithm_desc, create_date, modify_date FROM sys. symmetric_keys; One place in SQL Server where you should always find at least one symmetric key in the master database.

Where is master key stored in SQL Server?

Summary. The database master key is at the root of the encryption hierarchy within a single SQL Server database and can provide protection for asymmetric keys and certificates. The database master key itself is protected by the service master key.

How does SQL Server store encrypted data?

Applies to: SQL Server.1Create a master key.2Create or obtain a certificate protected by the master key.3Create a database encryption key and protect it by using the certificate.4Set the database to use encryption.Transparent data encryption (TDE) - SQL Server | Microsoft Docs

Where is TDE database encryption key DEK stored?

TDE protector is either a service-managed certificate (service-managed transparent data encryption) or an asymmetric key stored in Azure Key Vault (customer-managed transparent data encryption).