Unified Key Orchestrator for IBM z/OS Modernization Guide

Unified Key Orchestrator (UKO) provides centralized key management for encryption keys across on-premises and cloud environments. It supports key lifecycle management, including generation, distribution, rotation, and revocation.

UKO integrates with various cloud key management systems, including IBM Cloud, AWS KMS, Azure Key Vault, and Google Cloud, allowing for unified key management across different platforms.

Key benefits include simplified key management, enhanced security through centralized control, reduced operational costs, and improved compliance with industry regulations.

UKO exposes REST APIs for key management operations. Specific API endpoints include `/keys`, `/policies`, and `/groups`. These APIs support standard HTTP methods like GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE.

The main system components include the Key Management Server, Policy Engine, and Audit Logger. The Key Management Server stores and manages encryption keys. The Policy Engine enforces key management policies. The Audit Logger records all key management activities.

UKO uses a relational database, such as Db2, to store key metadata, policies, and audit logs. Communication between components occurs over secure TLS/SSL channels.

UKO supports LDAP, SAML 2.0, and X.509 certificates for authentication. Access control is managed through RBAC, allowing administrators to define roles and assign permissions to users or groups.

UKO centralizes key management, reducing the risk of key compromise and unauthorized access. It enforces consistent key management policies across all environments, improving overall security posture.

UKO helps organizations meet compliance requirements by providing detailed audit logs of all key management activities. These logs can be used to demonstrate adherence to industry regulations such as PCI DSS, HIPAA, and GDPR.

By automating key lifecycle management, UKO reduces the operational overhead associated with manual key management processes. This frees up IT staff to focus on other critical tasks.

UKO supports authentication via LDAP, SAML 2.0, and X.509 certificates. Encryption keys are protected using AES-256 encryption both in transit and at rest.

Access control is managed through RBAC. Administrators can define roles with specific permissions and assign these roles to users or groups. This ensures that only authorized personnel can perform key management operations.

UKO provides comprehensive audit logging capabilities. All key management activities, including key generation, distribution, rotation, and revocation, are logged and can be reviewed for security and compliance purposes.

UKO provides both a command-line interface (CLI) and a web-based GUI for administrative tasks. The CLI is suitable for automation and scripting, while the GUI provides a user-friendly interface for managing keys and policies.

User management is handled through integration with existing directory services such as LDAP. This allows administrators to leverage their existing user accounts and groups for authentication and authorization.

Key configuration parameters include database connection settings, network ports, and authentication settings. These parameters can be configured through the CLI or GUI.

UKO provides extensive monitoring and logging capabilities. System administrators can monitor the health and performance of UKO components through the GUI or CLI. Logs are stored in a central location and can be analyzed for troubleshooting and security purposes.