Migrate cryptographic infrastructure to the cloud, 4 key points before you take the plunge
Migrate the cryptographic infrastructure of payments to the cloud is a strategic decision that can offer scalability, efficiency, and agility. However, it also poses challenges in terms of control, safety, and regulatory compliance. In this article we analyze the 4 key points that every organization should evaluate before you take the plunge.
1. Master key (LMK) of the HSM: Who's in control?
The HSM (Hardware Security Module) it is the heart of the crypto payments. The Local Master Key (LMK) determines who controls the encryption keys for transport and storage of sensitive data.
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If defined by the cloud provider, your organization loses direct control.
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If you enter your company, you keep sovereignty and security on the root key.
Recommendation: evaluates models of shared responsibility and requires clarity in contract with your provider.
2. Integration with the Host: technical challenges
The interfaces in the cloud are not always identical an HSM on-premises. This may involve adjustments in the integration code or in the processes of authentication.
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Impact on legacy systems.
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Possible changes in communication protocols.
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Development and testing costs additional.
Tip expert: involve your development team from the beginning of the project.
3. Ceremony of the Keys in the cloud
The ceremony of the keys ensures safety by dual control and split knowledge. In cloud environments should be to redesign the procedure:
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Define how to engage the parties in remote.
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Record the traceability of the ceremony.
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To comply with the guidelines of the PCI PIN.
4. Compliance with PCI PIN: the decisive factor
Migrate without considering the regulatory compliance can result in rework, sanctions and loss of confidence. Have a QPA (Qualified PIN Assessor) ensures that migration to comply with PCI PINavoiding deviations.
The migration cryptographic to the cloud is viable and strategic, but it must be done with a solid plan. To define key control, review, technical integration, to design ceremonies safe and supported in a QPA are essential steps.
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