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NIST 800-171 R-3.13.10

Manage Cryptographic Keys

Official citation: 3.13.10

Class: core · Severity: high

Statement of the obligation — verify against source

3.13.10

What it means

Establish and manage cryptographic keys for the cryptography you use, covering secure key generation, distribution, storage, rotation, and destruction. Strong cryptography depends on sound key management; weak key handling undermines the protection.

Educational reference only — not legal advice. Consult a qualified assessor or attorney for binding compliance determinations.