id: "SC-12(01)" title: "Availability" family: "SC" family_name: "System and Communications Protection" sort_id: "sc-12.01" priority: "P1" implementation_level: "system" parent: "SC-12" enhancement: True
Statement
Maintain availability of information in the event of the loss of cryptographic keys by users.
Guidance
Escrowing of encryption keys is a common practice for ensuring availability in the event of key loss. A forgotten passphrase is an example of losing a cryptographic key.
Assessment Objective
information availability is maintained in the event of the loss of cryptographic keys by users.
System and communications protection policy
procedures addressing cryptographic key establishment, management, and recovery
system design documentation
system configuration settings and associated documentation
system audit records
system security plan
other relevant documents or records
System/network administrators
organizational personnel with information security responsibilities
organizational personnel with responsibilities for cryptographic key establishment or management
Mechanisms supporting and/or implementing cryptographic key establishment and management