06-29-2013 01:31 PM
Hi,
should we change Master key after a new installation for security purposes ?
Or not configuring this will cause any security weakness ?
06-30-2013 04:15 AM
The master key is used to encrypt private keys on the firewall. This includes the RSA key used to authenticate the server when logging into CLI
The private key used by the web server when logging into the web interface, as well as any other keys loaded onto the firewall.
While the private keys are stored in encrypted form by default even if a new master key is not specified,a new master key would increase security.
P.S: If you forget this key the only way to reset it , is by Factory Resetting the firewall.
For more on this :ref :https://live.paloaltonetworks.com/message/27869#27869
HTH
06-30-2013 04:15 AM
The master key is used to encrypt private keys on the firewall. This includes the RSA key used to authenticate the server when logging into CLI
The private key used by the web server when logging into the web interface, as well as any other keys loaded onto the firewall.
While the private keys are stored in encrypted form by default even if a new master key is not specified,a new master key would increase security.
P.S: If you forget this key the only way to reset it , is by Factory Resetting the firewall.
For more on this :ref :https://live.paloaltonetworks.com/message/27869#27869
HTH
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