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GM/T 0051-2016 in English

GM/T 0051-2016 in English

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Cryptography 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:

    • 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

    Operation and maintenance management

    1. Regularly check the key validity period (recommended period ≤ 90 days)
    2. Establish a two-person operation mechanism for key recovery
    3. Offline distribution media must be encrypted and registered

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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