CCC Key Management Threats
Threats for Key Management technologies, as defined by the FINOS Common Cloud Controls project.
- ID
- CCC.KeyMgmt.TH
- Version
- v2026.06-rc3
- Gemara version
- v1.2.0
- Author
- FINOS Common Cloud Controls
Encryption
The Encryption group covers entries related to protecting data confidentiality and integrity through cryptographic mechanisms. This includes encryption in transit and at rest, key management, and certificate lifecycle management.
CCC.KeyMgmt.TH01 Deletion or Disabling of Key Versions Causing Denial of Service or Data Loss
Disabling, scheduling deletion, or permanently purging KMS key versions that protect sensitive data can prevent required decryption or signing operations. Service interruption or irreversible data loss may occur if the key material is no longer recoverable.
Capabilities
- CCC.KeyMgmt.Capabilities
- CCC.KeyMgmt.CP14 — Key Versioning
- CCC.KeyMgmt.CP16 — Disable key
- CCC.KeyMgmt.CP18 — Soft Delete
- CCC.KeyMgmt.CP19 — Delete Key
- CCC.KeyMgmt.Capabilities
CCC.KeyMgmt.TH02 Unrestricted Use of a KMS Key to Decrypt Data
Misconfigured permissions that allow broad invocation of the Decrypt API can expose plaintext data, enabling unintended disclosure or exfiltration of sensitive information.
Capabilities
- CCC.KeyMgmt.Capabilities
- CCC.KeyMgmt.CP10 — Decrypt data
- CCC.KeyMgmt.CP17 — Enable key
- CCC.KeyMgmt.Capabilities
CCC.KeyMgmt.TH03 Key Rotation is Disabled or Delayed Beyond Policy Limits
Modification of automatic or manual rotation settings can keep older key material active longer than intended, decreasing cryptographic resilience and extending exposure in the event of key compromise.
Capabilities
- CCC.KeyMgmt.Capabilities
- CCC.KeyMgmt.CP20 — Automatic Symmetric Key Rotation
- CCC.KeyMgmt.CP21 — Manual Key Rotation
- CCC.KeyMgmt.Capabilities
CCC.KeyMgmt.TH04 Introduction of Weak or Compromised Key Material During Import
Insufficient validation during the key-import process may allow weak, back-doored, or otherwise compromised key material to be introduced, reducing the overall strength of subsequent cryptographic operations.
Capabilities
- CCC.KeyMgmt.Capabilities
- CCC.KeyMgmt.CP22 — Key Import
- CCC.KeyMgmt.Capabilities