SC-12(1): Availability
Control Family:
Parent Control:
Threats Addressed:
Baselines:
- High
Next Version:
- NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5:
- SC-12(1): Availability
Control Statement
The organization maintains availability of information in the event of the loss of cryptographic keys by users.
Supplemental Guidance
Escrowing of encryption keys is a common practice for ensuring availability in the event of loss of keys (e.g., due to forgotten passphrase).