Update to Credhub encryption to use Key Encryption Key (KEK) protocol scheme


Mike Lloyd <mike@...>
 

Credhub team,

 

What does the migration plan for this feature look like? Is the migration from key types a non-breaking change, or will it require all new deployments and keys?

 

Thanks,

 

Mike.

 

From: cf-dev@... <cf-dev@...> On Behalf Of ebastian via Lists.Cloudfoundry.Org
Sent: Thursday, October 3, 2019 2:59 PM
To: cf-dev@...
Subject: [cf-dev] Update to Credhub encryption to use Key Encryption Key (KEK) protocol scheme

 

Hi everyone,

 

The Credhub team is proposing a change to the current encryption scheme. 

Changing the current encryption scheme from Data Encryption Key (DEK) to Key Encryption Key (KEK) would allow for:

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  • increased Credhub security posture 
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  •  
  • simplification of Credhub encryption key rotation
  •  
  •  
  • integration with third-party KMS vendors with a data size limit
  •  

 

Details of the change can be found here.

 

Please feel free to share your thoughts and concerns and reach out with any questions!

 

Thanks,

The Credhub Team

 


ebastian@...
 

Hi everyone,


The Credhub team is proposing a change to the current encryption scheme. 

Changing the current encryption scheme from Data Encryption Key (DEK) to Key Encryption Key (KEK) would allow for:

  • increased Credhub security posture 

  • simplification of Credhub encryption key rotation

  • integration with third-party KMS vendors with a data size limit


Details of the change can be found here.


Please feel free to share your thoughts and concerns and reach out with any questions!


Thanks,

The Credhub Team