Universal SSH Key Manager Modernization Guide

Universal SSH Key Manager centrally manages SSH keys across an enterprise. It automates key discovery, provisioning, and rotation. It supports various platforms, including z/OS, and integrates with existing security infrastructure.

The key features include centralized key storage, automated key rotation, policy-based access control, compliance reporting, and integration with existing identity management systems. For z/OS, it provides secure storage and management of SSH keys used by applications and system administrators.

Universal SSH Key Manager supports a variety of SSH key types, including RSA, DSA, ECDSA, and Ed25519. It can manage keys of different lengths and supports both password-protected and password-less keys.

Universal SSH Key Manager integrates with existing identity management systems such as Active Directory and LDAP. It also supports multi-factor authentication methods like RADIUS and smart cards.

The core components include the Key Management Server, Agents, and the Web Console. The Key Management Server stores and manages SSH keys. Agents are deployed on managed systems to enforce key policies. The Web Console provides a GUI for administration and monitoring.

The product exposes a REST API for programmatic access to key management functions. Common API endpoints include `/keys`, `/policies`, and `/audit`. These endpoints support standard HTTP methods like GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE.

Communication between components occurs over TLS-encrypted channels. Agents communicate with the Key Management Server using a proprietary protocol over TCP port 443. The Web Console communicates with the Key Management Server via HTTPS.

The product uses a relational database, such as PostgreSQL or Oracle, to store SSH keys, policies, and audit logs. The database is accessed via JDBC.

Universal SSH Key Manager reduces the risk of unauthorized access by centrally managing and rotating SSH keys. This helps organizations comply with industry regulations such as PCI DSS and HIPAA.

By automating key management tasks, Universal SSH Key Manager reduces the operational overhead associated with manual key management. This frees up IT staff to focus on other priorities.

The product provides detailed audit logs that track all key management activities. These logs can be used to demonstrate compliance to auditors and to investigate security incidents.

Universal SSH Key Manager supports multiple authentication methods, including password-based authentication, public key authentication, Kerberos, and multi-factor authentication.

The product uses Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) to control access to key management functions. Administrators can assign roles to users and groups, granting them specific permissions.

SSH keys are stored in an encrypted format using AES-256 encryption. The encryption keys are managed by the Key Management Server.

The product generates detailed audit logs that track all key management activities, including key creation, rotation, and access. These logs can be exported to SIEM systems for further analysis.

The product provides a web-based console and a command-line interface (CLI) for administration. The CLI can be used to automate key management tasks.

User management is handled through the web-based console or via the REST API. User accounts can be created, modified, and deleted. User roles can be assigned to control access to key management functions.

Key configuration parameters include key size, key type, key expiration policy, and access control policies. These parameters can be configured through the web-based console or via the REST API.

The product provides real-time monitoring of key management activities through the web-based console. It also generates alerts when key policies are violated or when suspicious activity is detected. Logs can be exported to SIEM systems.