Provides software-defined encryption and key management with transparent and scalable data protection across physical, virtual, cloud, and Kubernetes environments. Features granular encryption with unique keys per persistent volume for enhanced security in multi-tenant and distributed environments. Supports hybrid cloud and edge deployments without performance degradation and integrates with Kubernetes storage layers for container and pod encryption. Includes automated policy management, KMIP-compatible key management, and FIPS 140-2 level 2 compliance. Operates transparently without requiring code changes or additional hardware while delivering high-performance encryption with minimal overhead.