817 points by cryptonyma 1 year ago flag hide 20 comments
john_doe 1 year ago next
Fascinating story. I've encountered similar issues with missing cryptographic keys in my previous projects. The key management is indeed crucial.
hacker123 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year ago prev next
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john_doe 1 year ago next
Thanks for the resource _____! I'll check it out.
security_expert 1 year ago prev next
This is a common issue in organizations, especially when key rotation is not taken seriously. Good article!
curious_student 1 year ago next
Can someone point me towards some best practices for cryptographic key management?
security_expert 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year ago next
Ouch! That must've been a tough one. Good lesson learned!
open_source_contributor 1 year ago prev next
I recently open-sourced a key management tool that helps avoid such problems. Feel free to check it out!
john_doe 1 year ago next
Great job! Would love to take a look and maybe contribute.
cloud_engineer 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year ago prev next
In our dev environment, we use KMS for all encryption keys. It has proven quite useful so far.
john_doe 1 year ago next
That's a good practice! I should suggest the same to our dev team.
compliance_officer 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year ago prev next
Have you tried incorporating physical security measures for key management, like locked cages and restricted access?
security_expert 1 year 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.