This course does the following: Defines encryption terms. Explain the three methods of Encryption. Describes the Sun Data-at-Rest Encryption solution. Describes components of the Crypto Key Management system (KMS). Expands and refines concepts for various keys used in the KMS. Describes how the drive is enabled for encryption. Describes how to use the KMS GUI to perform drive encryption tasks. Describes Key read write and append operational considerations. Describes common Media Key errors. Explains important considerations for Key Management. Describes Key strategies, Key retention policies, changing Write Key methods, and verifying key transfer. Describes T10000 FICON drive implementation considerations.

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System Administrators

Understanding of Open Systems environment, UNIX, and database administration as well as basic tape, hardware, and connectivity knowledge

List problems encountered with securing stored data (Data security)

• Identify types of solutions to secure stored data and list pros and cons
• State what approach is taken by SMI
• Clarify how the Crypto solution fits in the overall data security approach by Sun
• Introduce encryption, including encryption terminology and FIPS Security Level 2
• Introduce the solution
• List the components of the solution
• Communicate the phased approach to the solution
• Present flow of events
• Explain the key transmission options
• List the tasks and roles in KMS
• Show sample GUI screens
• Describe Keys, Flows of Keys to the Drive, Encrypted data on cartridge and
• Drive Encryption Tasks
• Describe Key Management
• Describe updating KMS Key Sets
• Explain operational considerations
• Explain integration considerations regarding tape applications
• Describe T10000 FICON drive implementation considerations

Module 1 - Sun StorageTek Crypto Key Management Station (KMS) 2.0 Administration (NWS-3507)