CIP-X Standards Framework
A comprehensive set of standards for cryptographic device inventory management — covering asset registration, security controls, verification, and compliance.
Asset Registry
Authoritative inventory of every cryptographic device — types, tiers, statuses, verification schedules, and the data model for device records.
Updated 2026-02-08
Risk Classification
Framework for assessing and categorizing risk levels across cryptographic infrastructure based on asset value and threat exposure.
Updated 2026-01-15
Tier Assignment
Criteria and procedures for assigning security tiers to devices based on their role in cryptographic operations and custody chains.
Updated 2026-01-15
Access Control
Policies governing who can access cryptographic devices, including authentication requirements, role-based permissions, and audit trails.
Updated 2026-01-10
Key Management
Lifecycle management for cryptographic keys — generation, storage, rotation, backup, and destruction procedures.
Updated 2026-01-10
Verification & Audit
Scheduled and ad-hoc verification procedures to confirm device state matches registry records, plus audit trail requirements.
Updated 2026-01-05
Incident Response
Playbooks for responding to security incidents involving cryptographic devices — detection, containment, eradication, and recovery.
Updated 2025-12-20
Change Management
Procedures for making changes to cryptographic infrastructure — approval workflows, testing requirements, and rollback plans.
Updated 2025-12-20
Network Security
Network segmentation, VLAN configuration, firewall rules, and monitoring requirements for cryptographic device networks.
Updated 2025-12-15
Physical Security
Physical access controls, tamper-evident enclosures, environmental monitoring, and data center security requirements.
Updated 2025-12-15
Decommissioning
Secure procedures for retiring cryptographic devices — key destruction, data wiping, chain-of-custody documentation, and disposal.
Updated 2025-12-10
Compliance Reporting
Reporting templates, dashboards, and export formats for demonstrating compliance with the CIP-X framework to auditors and regulators.
Updated 2025-12-10