Episode 40 — Define Infrastructure and System Cryptography Requirements That Avoid Fragile Designs
This episode explains how to set cryptography requirements that are secure, maintainable, and operationally realistic, which aligns with ISSAP because exam questions often test whether you can avoid designs that fail due to poor key management or misunderstood crypto boundaries. You’ll learn how to define when to use encryption in transit and at rest, how to select appropriate primitives and protocols based on use case, and how to specify key generation, storage, rotation, and revocation so the crypto remains trustworthy over time. We’ll connect requirements to architecture components like KMS/HSM services, certificate authorities, secrets management, and secure boot or code signing where integrity assurance matters. Practical examples include designing mutual TLS for service-to-service traffic, protecting database keys from administrators who do not need access, and ensuring backups are encrypted with recoverable key workflows. Troubleshooting topics include brittle certificate processes that break availability, weak randomness sources, inconsistent cipher settings across systems, and key sprawl that makes rotation impossible under incident pressure. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber audio courses, books, and information to strengthen your educational path. Also, if you want to stay up to date with the latest news, visit DailyCyber.News for a newsletter you can use, and a daily podcast you can commute with.
