key-management-orchestrator

DevOps & Security

Cryptographic key lifecycle management orchestration including generation, rotation, and destruction across key management systems

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Key Management Orchestrator Skill

Purpose

Orchestrate cryptographic key lifecycle management across key management systems, including key generation, distribution, rotation, destruction, and compliance monitoring.

Capabilities

Key Generation

Generate cryptographic keys with proper entropy
Create keys with appropriate algorithms and sizes
Generate keys within HSM boundaries
Create key pairs for asymmetric operations
Generate derived keys using approved KDFs
Document key generation metadata

Key Rotation Management

Define and enforce rotation policies
Schedule automatic key rotations
Execute zero-downtime rotations
Coordinate multi-system rotations
Maintain key version history
Handle rotation rollbacks

Key Usage Tracking

Monitor key usage patterns
Track encryption/decryption operations
Identify unused or orphaned keys
Detect anomalous usage patterns
Measure key usage against policies
Generate usage audit reports

Key Destruction

Execute secure key destruction
Verify destruction completeness
Document destruction certificates
Handle key material in backups
Manage crypto-shredding operations
Maintain destruction audit trails

HSM Integration

Interface with hardware security modules
Manage HSM key hierarchies
Handle HSM backup and recovery
Monitor HSM health and capacity
Coordinate multi-HSM deployments
Validate FIPS compliance

Key Operations Auditing

Log all key lifecycle events
Generate compliance audit reports
Track key custodian changes
Document key ceremonies
Monitor policy violations
Support forensic investigations

Key Types Managed

Key Type	Use Case	Rotation Period
Master Keys	Key encryption keys	Annual
Data Keys	Data encryption	Monthly
Signing Keys	Code/document signing	Annual
TLS Keys	Transport security	Annual
API Keys	Service authentication	90 days
Session Keys	Ephemeral encryption	Per-session

Key Lifecycle Stages

Generation: Secure key creation with proper entropy
Distribution: Secure key transport to authorized systems
Activation: Key enabled for cryptographic operations
Use: Active cryptographic operations
Rotation: Scheduled key replacement
Deactivation: Key disabled but retained
Destruction: Secure permanent deletion

Integrations

HashiCorp Vault: Secrets and key management
AWS KMS: Cloud key management service
Azure Key Vault: Microsoft key management
GCP Cloud KMS: Google key management
Thales Luna HSM: Hardware security modules
AWS CloudHSM: Cloud-based HSM

Target Processes

Cryptography and Key Management Process
Secrets Management
Certificate Lifecycle Management
Data Encryption Key Management

Input Schema

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "operation": {
      "type": "string",
      "enum": ["generate", "rotate", "destroy", "audit", "policy-check", "inventory"],
      "description": "Key management operation"
    },
    "keyType": {
      "type": "string",
      "enum": ["master", "data", "signing", "tls", "api", "session"],
      "description": "Type of cryptographic key"
    },
    "algorithm": {
      "type": "string",
      "enum": ["AES-256", "RSA-2048", "RSA-4096", "ECDSA-P256", "ECDSA-P384", "Ed25519"],
      "description": "Cryptographic algorithm"
    },
    "keyManagementSystem": {
      "type": "string",
      "enum": ["vault", "aws-kms", "azure-keyvault", "gcp-kms", "hsm"],
      "description": "Target key management system"
    },
    "keyId": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Key identifier for operations on existing keys"
    },
    "rotationPolicy": {
      "type": "object",
      "properties": {
        "maxAge": { "type": "string" },
        "autoRotate": { "type": "boolean" },
        "notifyBefore": { "type": "string" }
      }
    },
    "destructionVerification": {
      "type": "boolean",
      "description": "Require destruction verification"
    },
    "complianceFrameworks": {
      "type": "array",
      "items": {
        "type": "string",
        "enum": ["NIST", "FIPS-140-3", "PCI-DSS", "HIPAA", "SOC2"]
      }
    }
  },
  "required": ["operation"]
}

Output Schema

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "operationId": {
      "type": "string"
    },
    "operation": {
      "type": "string"
    },
    "timestamp": {
      "type": "string",
      "format": "date-time"
    },
    "keyInfo": {
      "type": "object",
      "properties": {
        "keyId": { "type": "string" },
        "keyType": { "type": "string" },
        "algorithm": { "type": "string" },
        "keySize": { "type": "integer" },
        "createdAt": { "type": "string" },
        "expiresAt": { "type": "string" },
        "version": { "type": "integer" },
        "status": { "type": "string", "enum": ["active", "inactive", "pending-destruction", "destroyed"] }
      }
    },
    "rotationStatus": {
      "type": "object",
      "properties": {
        "previousVersion": { "type": "integer" },
        "newVersion": { "type": "integer" },
        "rotatedAt": { "type": "string" },
        "affectedSystems": { "type": "array" },
        "rollbackAvailable": { "type": "boolean" }
      }
    },
    "destructionCertificate": {
      "type": "object",
      "properties": {
        "keyId": { "type": "string" },
        "destroyedAt": { "type": "string" },
        "method": { "type": "string" },
        "verificationHash": { "type": "string" },
        "witness": { "type": "string" }
      }
    },
    "auditReport": {
      "type": "object",
      "properties": {
        "period": { "type": "object" },
        "keysInventoried": { "type": "integer" },
        "rotationsCompleted": { "type": "integer" },
        "policyViolations": { "type": "integer" },
        "unusedKeys": { "type": "array" },
        "expiringKeys": { "type": "array" }
      }
    },
    "complianceStatus": {
      "type": "object",
      "properties": {
        "framework": { "type": "string" },
        "compliant": { "type": "boolean" },
        "findings": { "type": "array" }
      }
    },
    "recommendations": {
      "type": "array",
      "items": { "type": "string" }
    }
  }
}

Usage Example

skill: {
  name: 'key-management-orchestrator',
  context: {
    operation: 'rotate',
    keyType: 'data',
    keyManagementSystem: 'vault',
    keyId: 'prod-encryption-key',
    rotationPolicy: {
      maxAge: '90d',
      autoRotate: true,
      notifyBefore: '7d'
    }
  }
}