Check: SQL4-00-024500
MS SQL Server 2014 Instance STIG:
SQL4-00-024500
(in versions v2 r3 through v1 r4)
Title
The Service Master Key must be backed up, stored offline and off-site. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Backup and recovery of the Service Master Key may be critical to the complete recovery of the database. Not having this key can lead to loss of data during recovery.
Check Content
Review procedures for, and evidence of backup of, the SQL Server Service Master Key in the System Security Plan. If the procedures or evidence do not exist, this is a finding. If the procedures do not indicate offline and off-site storage of the Service Master Key, this is a finding. If procedures do not indicate access restrictions to the Service Master Key backup, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Document and implement procedures to safely back up and store the Service Master Key. Include in the procedures methods to establish evidence of backup and storage, and careful, restricted access and restoration of the Service Master Key. Also, include provisions to store the key off-site. BACKUP SERVICE MASTER KEY TO FILE = 'path_to_file' ENCRYPTION BY PASSWORD = 'password'; As this requires a password, take care to ensure it is not exposed to unauthorized persons or stored as plain text.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-213857r397744_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-213857
Group Title: SRG-APP-000231-DB-000154
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-001199 |
The information system protects the confidentiality and/or integrity of organization-defined information at rest. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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SC-28 |
Protection Of Information At Rest |