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Ensure asymmetric KMS keys are used for digital signatures

Asymmetric KMS keys should be used for digital signatures when public key verification is required.

Security Impact

Symmetric keys cannot be used for public key verification scenarios.

How to Remediate

Create asymmetric KMS keys with SIGN_VERIFY key usage for digital signature use cases.

Affected Resources

AWS::KMS::Key

Compliance Frameworks

SOC 2NIST 800-53

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Check Details

Check ID
aws-kms-11
Service
Key Management Service (KMS)
Category
Key Management
Severity
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