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Not using customer-supplied encryption keys (CSEK) for VM disks, despite GCP's default encryption, may lead to the following potential issues:

Limited Control: Customers cannot manage key rotation, revocation, or access policies independently.

Compliance Issues: May fail to meet regulatory requirements that mandate customer-controlled encryption.

Increased Dependency: Full reliance on GCP for encryption increases risk if their system is compromised.

Reduced Customization: Cannot define tailored encryption policies to meet specific security needs.

Insider Threat Risk: Relying on GCP-managed keys may expose data to potential internal misuse.

Cloud Exit Challenges: Migrating data securely to another provider becomes more complex without CSEK.

Weaker Perception: Stakeholders may view the lack of CSEK usage as a security lapse.


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