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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>We’re looking at this as well, and should have some feedback soon.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>-Tim<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div style='border:none;border-left:solid blue 1.5pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 4.0pt'><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Cscwg-public <cscwg-public-bounces@cabforum.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Bruce Morton via Cscwg-public<br><b>Sent:</b> Sunday, November 1, 2020 2:38 PM<br><b>To:</b> Ian McMillan <ianmcm@microsoft.com>; cscwg-public@cabforum.org<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Cscwg-public] Update to key protection (in 16.2 & 16.3)<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hi Ian,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I will have our team review.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I have a couple of items:<o:p></o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Signing Service requires FIPS 140-2 level 2. Should this be updated to FIPS 140-2 level 3, as this device will not be operated by the Subscriber and may have many multiple Subscriber private keys? Level 3 might be better for a third party to protect a multi-tenant HSM.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>If this ballot passes, when would it need to be implemented. I think that there may be many impacted to CAs and Subscribers. It would be good to have many months to a year to implement.<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thanks, Bruce.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Cscwg-public <<a href="mailto:cscwg-public-bounces@cabforum.org">cscwg-public-bounces@cabforum.org</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Ian McMillan via Cscwg-public<br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, October 30, 2020 6:11 PM<br><b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:cscwg-public@cabforum.org">cscwg-public@cabforum.org</a><br><b>Subject:</b> [EXTERNAL][Cscwg-public] Update to key protection (in 16.2 & 16.3)<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:red'>WARNING:</span></strong> This email originated outside of Entrust.<br><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:red'>DO NOT CLICK</span></strong> links or attachments unless you trust the sender and know the content is safe.<o:p></o:p></p><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=1 width="100%" align=center></div><p class=MsoNormal>Hi Folks!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I’ve drafted up the redline for the changes for an upcoming ballot on the current version of the <a href="https://cabforum.org/wp-content/uploads/baseline_requirements_for_the_issuance_and_management_of_code_signing.v.2.0.pdf">Baseline Requirements for the Issuance and Management of Publicly-Trusted Code Signing Certificates</a> on section 16.2 and 16.3 as it pertains to subscriber private key protection requirements (leaf-signing cert private keys). The goal is to collapse the requirements on non-EV and EV, and to include support for cloud-based key protection solution offered by GCP, AWS, and Azure. Please review and provide comments on the verbiage below and the redline changes in the document attached, and <b>if you would be willing to endorse this change in the upcoming ballot, please let me know</b>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><a name="_Toc400025925"></a><a name="_Toc39753679"></a><a name="_Toc17488556"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Toc39753679'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Toc400025925'><b><i>16.2 Signing Service Requirements</i></b></span></span></a><b><i><o:p></o:p></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>The Signing Service MUST ensure that a Subscriber’s private key is generated, stored, and used in a secure environment that has controls to prevent theft or misuse. A Signing Service MUST enforce multi-factor authentication to authorize Code Signing and obtain a representation from the Subscriber that they will securely store the tokens required for multi-factor access. <span lang=EN>A system used to host a Signing Service MUST NOT be used for web browsing. The Signing Service MUST run a regularly updated antivirus solution to scan the service for possible virus infection. The Signing Service MUST comply with the Network Security Guidelines as a “Delegated Third Party”.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span lang=EN>For Code Signing Certificates, </span>Signing Services shall protect private keys in a FIPS 140-2 level 2 (or equivalent) crypto module. Techniques that may be used to satisfy this requirement include:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.25in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Use of an HSM, verified by means of a manufacturer’s certificate;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>A hardware crypto module provided by the CA;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>3.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Contractual terms in the subscriber agreement requiring the Subscriber to protect the private key to a standard equivalent to FIPS 140-2 level 2 and with compliance being confirmed by means of an audit.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>4.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Cryptographic algorithms, key sizes and certificate life-times for both authorities and Subscribers are governed by the NIST key management guidelines.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>5.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>A Cloud-based key protection solution with the following requirements enabled on the subscription, and a usage pattern as follows:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><i><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></i><![endif]><i>A hardware crypto module with a unit design form factor certified as conforming to at least FIPS 140-2 Level 2, eIDAS Protection Profile: EN 419 221-5, or equivalent;<o:p></o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><i><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></i><![endif]><i>Key creation, storage, and usage of private key must remain within the security boundaries of the cloud solutions hardware crypto module;<o:p></o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><i><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>3.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></i><![endif]><i>Subscription must be configured to log access, operations, and configuration changes on the key. The configuration change log is available for audits.<o:p></o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><a name="_Toc400025926"></a><a name="_Toc39753680"></a><a name="_Toc17488557"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Toc39753680'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Toc400025926'><b><i>16.3 Subscriber Private Key Protection</i></b></span></span></a><b><i><o:p></o:p></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>For Code Signing Certificates, the CA MUST obtain a representation from the Subscriber that the Subscriber will use one of the following options to generate and protect their Code Signing Certificate private keys:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>A hardware crypto module with a unit design form factor certified as conforming to at least FIPS 140-2 Level 2, eIDAS Protection Profile: EN 419 221-5, or equivalent;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>A Cloud-based key protection solution with the following requirements enabled on the subscription, and a usage pattern as follows:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo5'><![if !supportLists]><i><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></i><![endif]><i>A hardware crypto module with a unit design form factor certified as conforming to at least FIPS 140-2 Level 2, eIDAS Protection Profile: EN 419 221-5, or equivalent;<o:p></o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo5'><![if !supportLists]><i><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></i><![endif]><i>Key creation, storage, and usage of private key must remain within the security boundaries of the cloud solutions hardware crypto module;<o:p></o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo5'><![if !supportLists]><i><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>3.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></i><![endif]><i>Subscription must be configured to log all access, operations, and configuration changes on the key. The configuration change log is available for audits.<o:p></o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><i><o:p> </o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>3.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>A type of hardware storage token with a unit design form factor of SD Card or USB token certified as conformant with FIPS 140 Level 2 or eIDAS Protection Profile: EN 419 221-5). The Subscriber MUST also warrant that it will keep the token physically separate from the device that hosts the code signing function until a signing session is begun.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>For Code Signing Certificates, CAs SHALL ensure that the Subscriber’s private key is generated, stored and used in a crypto module that meets or exceeds the requirements of FIPS 140-2 level 2, eIDAS Protection Profile: EN 419 221-5, or equivalent. Acceptable methods of satisfying this requirement include (but are not limited to) the following: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:99.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>The Subscriber counter-signs certificate requests that can be verified by using a manufacturer’s certificate indicating that the key is managed in a suitable hardware module;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:99.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>The Subscriber provides a suitable IT audit indicating that its operating environment achieves a level of security at least equivalent to that of FIPS 140-2 level 2, eIDAS Protection Profile: EN 419 221-5, or equivalent;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:99.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>3.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>The Subscriber provides a suitable report of the cloud key protection solution subscription configuration protecting the key in hardware crypto module with a unit design form factor certified as conforming to at least FIPS 140-2 Level 2, eIDAS Protection Profile, EN 419 221-5, or equivalent.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thanks,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ian McMillan<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Microsoft<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></div></body></html>