cis-bind9-v301-4-5

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Protect TSIG Key Files During Deployment (Not Scored)

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CIS 4.5 — Protect TSIG Key Files During Deployment

Profile Applicability

Level 1 - Authoritative Name Server

Description

Do not expose the TSIG key files through insecure network transmission of the files when deployed, or via insecure permissions or shares on any intermediate systems used for the key deployment.

Rationale

The secret key protects the authenticity and integrity of TSIG communications and disclosure of a key would allow an attacker to perform the authenticated operations such as rndc administrative operations, zone transfers or dynamic updates.

Impact

None noted.

Audit Procedure

Review the technical procedure for generating and deploying the TSIG keys to ensure the files are not inappropriately disclosed on the original systems where the key is generated, on any intermediate systems, or file shares. Also, ensure that the process does not allow the keys to be copied over the network via clear text of weak file transfer protocols, such as telnet, ftp or rcp.

Remediation

Perform the following:

Correct the deployment procedure to ensure secure transmission and intermediate storage protection of keys during deployment.
Regenerate new keys via the corrected procedure and replace all previous TSIG keys.

Default Value

Not Applicable.

References

None listed.

CIS Controls

Controls Version	Control	IG 1	IG 2	IG 3
v6	14.2 - Encrypt All Sensitive Information Over Less-trusted Networks	Y	Y	Y

MITRE ATT&CK Mappings

Tactic	Technique
Credential Access	T1552 - Unsecured Credentials
Collection	T1039 - Data from Network Shared Drive

Profile

Level 1 - Authoritative Name Server