Sun StorageTek Crypto Key Management Station (KMS) 1.2 Administration (NWS-3506)

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Prerequisites

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Skills Gained

• Define encryption terms
• Explain the three methods of Encryption
• Describe the Sun Data-at-Rest Encryption solution
• Describe components of the Crypto Key Management system (KMS)
• Expand and refine concepts for various keys used in the KMS
• Describe how the drive is enabled for encryption
• Explain the difference between physical token and logical uses for tokens
• Review communication paths between KMS, token and drives
• Describe how to use the KMS GUI to perform drive encryption tasks
• Describe Key read write and append operational considerations
• Describe common Media Key errors
• Explain important considerations for Key Management
• Describe: Key strategies, Key retention policies, changing Write Key methods, Token connectivity, how keys are transferred via the Token, verifying key transfer, Token reset operations, and Token considerations

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Course Content

Module 1 - List Problems Encountered with Securing Stored Data (Data Security)

Module 2 - Identify Types of Solutions to Secure Stored Data
List pros and cons

Module 3 - State What Approach Is Taken by SMI

Module 4 - Clarify How the Crypto Solution Fits in the Overall Data Security Approach by Sun

Module 5 - Introduce Encryption

• Encryption terminology
• Introduce FIPS Security Level 2

Module 6 - Introduce the Solution

Module 7 - List the Components of the Solution

• Explain the role and composition of the token
• Diagram the solution

Module 8 - Communicate the Phased Approach to the Solution

Module 9 - Functional Overview

• Present flow of events
• Explain the key transmission options
• List the tasks and roles in KMS
• Show sample GUI screens

Module 10 - Keys, Flows of Keys to the Drive, Encrypted Data on Cartridge

• Drive Encryption Tasks

Module 11 - Key Management

• Updating KMS Key Sets

Module 12 - Token Management

Module 13 - Operational Considerations

Module 14 - Integration Considerations Regarding Tape Applications

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