Discover how to safeguard encryption keys and sensitive data using Azure Key Vault in this comprehensive 56-minute conference talk. Learn to set up and configure Azure Key Vault, leveraging Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) for enhanced protection. Explore coding techniques, security patterns for cloud-based multi-tenant environments, and essential topics such as AzureAD authorization, application access, local encryption key wrapping, connection string encryption, and audit logging for compliance. Gain practical insights into data protection strategies for regulated industries like healthcare, finance, and insurance. By the end of this talk, acquire the knowledge and tools necessary to implement Azure Key Vault effectively in your cloud-based solutions.