New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM)
Chapter 17: Cryptography – New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM)

New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM) 17.9.35.C.01: 17.9.35.C.01 Preconditions for cryptographic system administrator access

Agencies must confirm, before granting anyone cryptographic system administrator access, that the person has: a demonstrated need for the access; read, and agreed to follow, the KMP (Key Management Policy and Plan) that applies to the cryptographic system in use; a clearance at or above the highest classification of information the cryptographic system processes; agreed to protect the system's authentication information at the level of the highest classification it secures; agreed not to share that authentication information unless approved; agreed to be accountable for every action under their accounts; agreed to report to the GCSB any problem that may be security related; and the agency must also make sure relevant staff have had appropriate training.

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