Cryptographic key lifecycle management orchestration including generation, rotation, and destruction across key management systems
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---
name: key-management-orchestrator
description: Cryptographic key lifecycle management orchestration including generation, rotation, and destruction across key management systems
allowed-tools:
- Bash
- Read
- Write
- Glob
- Grep
- WebFetch
graph:
domains: [domain:security]
specializations: [specialization:security-compliance]
skillAreas: [skill-area:secrets-rotation, skill-area:encryption-decryption]
roles: [role:security-engineer, role:privacy-engineer]
workflows: [workflow:security-audit]
topics: [topic:ssl-certs]
---
# 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
1. **Generation**: Secure key creation with proper entropy
2. **Distribution**: Secure key transport to authorized systems
3. **Activation**: Key enabled for cryptographic operations
4. **Use**: Active cryptographic operations
5. **Rotation**: Scheduled key replacement
6. **Deactivation**: Key disabled but retained
7. **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
```json
{
"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
```json
{
"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
```javascript
skill: {
name: 'key-management-orchestrator',
context: {
operation: 'rotate',
keyType: 'data',
keyManagementSystem: 'vault',
keyId: 'prod-encryption-key',
rotationPolicy: {
maxAge: '90d',
autoRotate: true,
notifyBefore: '7d'
}
}
}
```
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