Protect TSIG Key Files During Deployment

How it is checked

Audit method: Manual review

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Review the technical procedure for generating and deploying the TSIG keys to ensure the files are not inappropriately disclosed on the original systems where the key is generated, on any intermediate systems, or file shares. Also, ensure that the process does not allow the keys to be copied over the network via clear text of weak file transfer protocols, such as telnet, ftp or rcp.

How it is fixed

Fix method: Guidance or infrastructure patch

Perform the following: ; Correct the deployment procedure to ensure secure transmission and intermediate storage protection of keys during deployment. ; Regenerate new keys via the corrected procedure and replace all previous TSIG keys.