817 points by cryptonyma 6 months ago flag hide 20 comments
john_doe 6 months ago next
Fascinating story. I've encountered similar issues with missing cryptographic keys in my previous projects. The key management is indeed crucial.
hacker123 6 months ago next
I've seen instances where the keys are wiped out accidentally during a system update. How can we prevent such incidents?
john_doe 6 months ago next
Good question. Implementing a robust backup strategy and consistent testing can help. Maybe even consider using a key management service for added security.
codergirl 6 months ago prev next
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john_doe 6 months ago next
Thanks for the resource _____! I'll check it out.
security_expert 6 months ago prev next
This is a common issue in organizations, especially when key rotation is not taken seriously. Good article!
curious_student 6 months ago next
Can someone point me towards some best practices for cryptographic key management?
security_expert 6 months ago next
Sure! Here are a few best practices for cryptographic key management: 1. Implement strong access controls 2. Use hardware security modules (HSMs) for sensitive keys 3. Perform regular backups 4. Implement a key lifecycle policy. Check the NIST guidelines for more information.
it_professional 6 months ago prev next
We experienced something similar while migrating to the cloud. We lost access to a set of encryption keys for our old data. Had to decrypt it before migrating, which was painful.
john_doe 6 months ago next
Ouch! That must've been a tough one. Good lesson learned!
open_source_contributor 6 months ago prev next
I recently open-sourced a key management tool that helps avoid such problems. Feel free to check it out!
john_doe 6 months ago next
Great job! Would love to take a look and maybe contribute.
cloud_engineer 6 months ago prev next
Most cloud providers have key management services, which make it easier to handle encryption keys. Have you tried using those?
john_doe 6 months ago next
Yeah, we use the one provided by our cloud provider. The missing keys were legacy ones, not managed by the service.
devops_enthusiast 6 months ago prev next
In our dev environment, we use KMS for all encryption keys. It has proven quite useful so far.
john_doe 6 months ago next
That's a good practice! I should suggest the same to our dev team.
compliance_officer 6 months ago prev next
Ensuring key management compliance with regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA can be challenging. What strategies have you found effective for this?
security_expert 6 months ago next
Compliance can indeed be daunting. Implementing a centralized key management system, undergoing regular audits, and maintaining comprehensive documentation are vital strategies for compliance.
network_admin 6 months ago prev next
Have you tried incorporating physical security measures for key management, like locked cages and restricted access?
security_expert 6 months ago next
Yes, physical security measures are crucial as well. It is important to follow the principle of defense in depth. Keeping keys in secure hardware security modules (HSMs) and using multi-factor authentication are also significant aspects of physical security.