Skip to content

Use this page to route vault operators to the correct backup, recovery, or wrapping-key-rotation guidance.

Vault backup and recovery depends on the vault's key-management model. HSM-backed vaults, MPC-backed vaults, and cold vault workflows have different operational procedures and different recovery materials.

Where to go

NeedStart with
Rotate a vault wrapping key for an IBM HSM-backed vaultIBM HSM wrapping key rotation
Rotate a vault wrapping key for an MPC-backed vaultMPC wrapping key rotation
Recover cold-vault operations after a workstation or environment failureCold vault recovery

For key strategy context, see Vaults. For KMS setup guidance, see Integrate a KMS.