Data Security

Learn about practices to safeguard data using encryption, transport layer security, and effective key management during transmission, processing, and storage.

5 Focus Areas for AWS Compliance
Achieving High Availability in AWS
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Basic Tools for AWS Security
Cloud Attacks on the Rise
Do All Keys Have Resources Attached?
Do Not Use API Keys at the Project Level
Do Not Use RSASHA1 for DNSSEC Key-Signing Keys
Enable Role Based Access Control (RBAC) for Azure Key Vault
Encrypt Infrastructure to Further Protect Your Environment
Encrypt Kubernetes Secrets Using Keys
Encrypting Traffic In and Out of AWS
Encryption Decisions for Your Technology Stack
Encryption Opportunities
Encryption for EBS Volumes
Enforce Separation of Duties When Assigning KMS Related Roles
Enforcing Strong TLS Ciphers
Ensure KMS Cryptokeys Are Not Publicly Accessible
Ensure Use of CMKs for Unattached Disks
Ensure that an Expiration Date Is Set for All Keys in Non-RBAC Key Vaults
Events that Drive Key Rotation
FAQs for Amazon S3 Security
How to Configure Encryption for EBS Volumes on Existing EC2 Instances
How to Configure Encryption for EBS Volumes on New EC2 Instances
How to Configure Encryption for RDS
How to Configure Encryption for S3 Buckets
How to Restrict Public Access to S3 Buckets
How to Use S3 Versioning and Lifecycle Rules
Introduction to Amazon Inspector
Key Rotation and Management
Load Balancers Must Require TLS 1.2
Only Install Company-Approved Extensions on Your Virtual Machines
PCI Requirement 3.1 - Keep Cardholder Data Storage to a Minimum
PCI Requirement 3.2 - Do Not Store Sensitive Authentication Data After Authorization
PCI Requirement 3.3 Mask PAN when Displayed
PCI Requirement 3.4 Render PAN Unreadable Anywhere it Is Stored
PCI Requirement 3.4.1 Logical Access Management
PCI Requirement 3.5 Document & Implement Procedures to Protect Keys
PCI Requirement 3.5.1 Maintain a Documented Description of The Cryptographic Architecture
PCI Requirement 3.5.2 Restrict Access to Cryptographic Keys
PCI Requirement 3.5.3 Store Secret and Private Keys Used to Encrypt/Decrypt Cardholder Data
PCI Requirement 3.5.4 Store Cryptographic Keys in The Fewest Possible Locations
PCI Requirement 3.6 Document & Implement all Key-Management Processes & Procedures
PCI Requirement 3.6.1 Generation of Strong Cryptographic Keys
PCI Requirement 3.6.2 Secure Cryptographic Key Distribution
PCI Requirement 3.6.3 Secure Cryptographic Key Storage
PCI Requirement 3.6.4 Cryptographic Key Changes at Cryptoperiod Completion
PCI Requirement 3.6.5 Replacing Weakened Keys
PCI Requirement 3.6.6 Using Split Knowledge & Dual Control
PCI Requirement 3.6.7 Prevention of Unauthorized Substitution of Cryptographic Keys
PCI Requirement 3.6.8 Key-Custodian Responsibilities
PCI Requirement 3.7 Security Policies & Operational Procedures
PCI Requirement 4.1 – Use Strong Cryptography & Security Protocols to Safeguard Sensitive CHD
PCI Requirement 4.1.1 – Ensure Wireless Network Transmitting CHD Use Strong Encryption
PCI Requirement 4.3 – Ensure Security Policies and Procedures are Known to all Affected Parties
PCI Requirements 3.2.1, 3.2.2, & 3.2.3 Do Not Store Tracks, Codes, or PINs After Authorization
PCI v4.0 - 3.1.1 & 3.1.2: Have Requirement 3 Policies and Procedures Assigned and In Place
PCI v4.0 - 3.2.1: Only Retain the Minimum Account Data Needed
PCI v4.0 - 3.3.1, 3.3.1.1, 3.3.1.2, & 3.3.1.3: Do Not Retain Any Sensitive Authentication Data
PCI v4.0 - 3.3.2: Encrypt Sensitive Authentication Data If Retained for Any Length of TIme
PCI v4.0 - 3.3.3: (Issuers Only) Store Only the Minimum Amount of Sensitive Authentication Data Needed
PCI v4.0 - 3.4.1: Mask Displayed Primary Account Number
PCI v4.0 - 3.4.2: Do Not Allow Primary Account Numbers to Be Copied When Using Remote Access
PCI v4.0 - 3.5.1.1: Ensure All Hashes Are Keyed
PCI v4.0 - 3.5.1.2: Correctly Utilize Disk-Level Encryption of Primary Account Numbers
PCI v4.0 - 3.5.1.3: Ensure Disk-Level Encryption Meets Requirements
PCI v4.0 - 3.5.1: Store Primary Account Numbers Appropriately
PCI v4.0 - 3.6.1.1: (Service Providers) Document and Describe the Cryptographic Architecture
PCI v4.0 - 3.6.1.3 & 3.6.1.4: Use Fewest Possible Custodians and Locations for Cryptographic Keys
PCI v4.0 - 3.6.1: Use Fewest Possible Number of Key Custodians Locations and Forms
PCI v4.0 - 3.7.1: Utilize Procedures to Generate Strong Cryptographic Keys
PCI v4.0 - 3.7.2 & 3.7.3: Implement Policies and Procedures to Safely Distribute and Store Keys
PCI v4.0 - 3.7.4: Define Cryptoperiods in Policies and Procedures for Key Management
PCI v4.0 - 3.7.5: Properly Retire Replace or Destroy Keys When Appropriate
PCI v4.0 - 3.7.6: Use Split Knowledge and Dual Control for Manual Cleartext Key Management
PCI v4.0 - 3.7.7: Do Not Allow Unauthorized Key Substitution
PCI v4.0 - 3.7.8: Require Key Custodians to Acknowledge and Accept Their Responsibilities
PCI v4.0 - 4.1.1 & 4.1.2: Have Requirement 4 Policies and Procedures Assigned and In Place
PCI v4.0 - 4.2.1.1: Maintain Inventory of Trusted Keys and Certificates
PCI v4.0 - 4.2.1.2: Utilize Strong Cryptography When Transmitting Primary Account Numbers on Wireless Networks
PCI v4.0 - 4.2.1: Properly Secure Primary Account Numbers During Transmission
PCI v4.0 - 4.2.2: Secure Primary Account Numbers When Transmitting via End User Messaging
Periodically Regenerate Access Keys
Preventing Public Accessibility on DB Instances
Protect Your Data with PCI DSS
Re-Keying for Decryption
Requirement 4 - Encrypt Transmission of Cardholder Data Across Open, Public Networks
Requirement 4.2 – Never Send Unprotected PAN by End-User Technologies
Rotate KMS Encryption Keys Regularly
Route 53 Support for DNSSEC
Take Advantage of Automatic Key Rotation within Azure Key Vault
The AWS Shared Responsibility Model
Use CMEK To Secure GKE Storage
Using AWS KMS
Using Prowler to Evaluate AWS Security
Using TLS 1.2 to Encrypt Data in Transit
Utilize CMKs for OS and Data Disks
Utilize Private Endpoints for Azure Key Vault

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