ComplianceNIST 800-53 enhancement

NIST-SC-12(2) Symmetric Keys

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Framework
NIST SP 800-53 rev5 (5.2.0)
Family
SC System and Communications Protection
Control
SC-12(2)

Control statement

Produce, control, and distribute symmetric cryptographic keys using [Selection (one of): NIST FIPS-validated; NSA-approved] key management technology and processes.

Discussion

[SP 800-56A](#20957dbb-6a1e-40a2-b38a-66f67d33ac2e), [SP 800-56B](#0d083d8a-5cc6-46f1-8d79-3081d42bcb75) , and [SP 800-56C](#eef62b16-c796-4554-955c-505824135b8a) provide guidance on cryptographic key establishment schemes and key derivation methods. [SP 800-57-1](#110e26af-4765-49e1-8740-6750f83fcda1), [SP 800-57-2](#e7942589-e267-4a5a-a3d9-f39a7aae81f0) , and [SP 800-57-3](#8306620b-1920-4d73-8b21-12008528595f) provide guidance on cryptographic key management.

Related

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  • NIST-SC-12 Cryptographic Key Establishment and Management NIST 800-53 control