Fireblocks and Google Cloud partner to enhance PKM security

As a seasoned analyst with over two decades of experience in the tech and finance sectors, I find this partnership between Fireblocks and Google Cloud to be a strategic move that underscores the growing importance of digital asset security in our increasingly interconnected world.


Fireblocks, a digital asset platform, has teamed up with Google Cloud to incorporate “Secure Enclave” technology into their services, aiming to strengthen the security of their private key management solutions.

The combination involves merging Google Cloud’s security features with the Fireblocks platform, along with a set of security tools such as an attestation service, user identification and authorization system (Identity & Access Management – IAM), and a key management system (KMS).

The collection is said to offer comprehensive security throughout for digital assets housed within the Fireblocks system, a claim that aligns with all necessary regulatory and compliance standards as asserted by the company.

According to Michael Shaulov, CEO and co-founder of Fireblocks, by linking with Google Cloud’s Confidential Space, the company allows its clients to execute essential digital asset tasks in a highly secure and adaptable setting.

Shaulov mentioned that the integration would benefit large businesses and establishments, particularly those with stringent privacy and security needs for their digital asset management.

Digital asset security

As an analyst, I find myself immersed in the dynamic landscape of digital asset management, where tech innovation, security concerns, and often, blockchain technology intersect. Notably, Fireblocks emerges as a cornerstone participant within this sector.

According to a recent report from CryptoMoon, the Web3 company Immutable, which operates on the Ethereum blockchain, has chosen Fireblocks as a partner within its ecosystem. This partnership aims to help game developers safely store and manage their digital assets.

Confidential Space

The challenge of securing blockchain-based technology, which is inherently resilient to a significant number of attack vectors, requires a leveraged approach. One method Google Cloud uses to accomplish this is its “Confidential Space” service. 

Confidential Space represents a secure, private computing space, specially designed within the Google Cloud infrastructure as a part of confidential computing technology.

In this scenario, the main advantage of confidential computing lies in its constant data separation. Data stored within the Confidential Space is always encrypted, whether it’s being actively used or not. Typically, security for digital assets would only be ensured through encryption during storage and transmission without this shield.

As stated by Rene Kolga, who serves as a senior product manager at Google Cloud, “Confidential Space” has seen significant adoption across the Web3 sector.

Partnering with Fireblocks could help broaden the horizons of the Alphabet-affiliated firm in the rapidly growing digital asset marketplace.

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2024-11-27 00:01