GM/T 0051-2016 in English
VALIDCryptography device management - Specifications of symmetric key management technology
- Issued on:2016-12-23
- Implemented on:2016-12-23
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Introduction
Interpretation of the core content of the standard
GM/T 0051-2016, as a core component of the cryptographic industry standard, has established a technical framework for symmetric key management, which mainly includes:
- Key life cycle management: covering 7 links: generation, storage, distribution, use, update, archiving, and destruction
- Three-level management system: collaborative operation of the key management center, managed devices, and cryptographic device management platform
- Dual-track key generation mechanism: parallel operation of general key generation devices and dedicated key generation devices
Comparison of key technical requirements
| Management links | Security requirements | Technical implementation |
|---|---|---|
| Key generation | Generated by physical noise source, in compliance with GM/T 0050 | Completed in hardware cryptographic device, supporting SM4/SM3 algorithms |
| Key storage | Encrypted storage, isolated backup | Atomic key format encapsulation, master key encryption protection |
| Key distribution | Anti-leakage/tampering/replacement | Dual protection of secure channel + distribution protection key |
Key points of system architecture design
1. Layered architecture design
Built based on GM/T 0050 device management platform, including:
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- Prioritize cryptographic devices certified by the National Cryptography Administration
- Key repositories should be deployed separately according to the active/historical repositories
- The audit module must meet the requirement that logs cannot be tampered with
- Regularly check the key validity period (recommended period ≤ 90 days)
- Establish a two-person operation mechanism for key recovery
- Offline distribution media must be encrypted and registered
Operation and maintenance management
Technology evolution analysis
This standard and the GM/T 0050 series of standards together constitute the cryptographic equipment management system, which may develop in the future towards:
- Evolution of quantum-resistant key management protocols
- Expansion of cloud-based key service architecture
- Enhancement of automated key rotation mechanisms

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