SC-12(1): Availability

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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).