AWS Step Functions now supports encryption of workflow definitions and execution data using Customer Managed Keys from AWS Key Management Service (AWS KMS), enabling finer-grained security controls and compliance for workflow data.

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<p>The article discusses the new support for Customer Managed Keys in AWS Step Functions, allowing users to encrypt their workflow definitions and execution data with their own encryption keys managed by AWS Key Management Service (AWS KMS).</p>
<p>Specifically, the article covers:</p>
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<li>AWS Step Functions is a visual workflow service for orchestrating AWS services</li>
<li>The new support for Customer Managed Keys with AWS KMS provides fine-grained security control over workflow data</li>
<li>It helps meet organizational regulatory and compliance requirements</li>
<li>Encryption key usage can be audited and tracked with AWS CloudTrail</li>
<li>Links to AWS Step Functions and AWS KMS documentation for more information</li>
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AWS Step Functions now supports Customer Managed Keys

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