AWS outposts documentation change
Summary
Added warnings about NSK interchangeability and consequences of using incorrect NSKs
Security assessment
Emphasizes proper use of security-critical NSK (Network Security Key) devices. While not addressing a specific vulnerability, it documents security controls by preventing provisioning failures and potential misuse of data destruction capabilities.
Diff
diff --git a/outposts/latest/install-server/install-inspect.md b/outposts/latest/install-server/install-inspect.md index 0e1f5b934..bc8d3ec0b 100644 --- a//outposts/latest/install-server/install-inspect.md +++ b//outposts/latest/install-server/install-inspect.md @@ -70 +70 @@ The NSK is inside the box labelled **A** that includes the accessories for the s -Do not use the NSK to destroy data on the server during installation. + * Do not use the NSK to destroy data on the server during installation. @@ -72 +72,8 @@ Do not use the NSK to destroy data on the server during installation. -The NSK is required to activate the server. The NSK is also used to destroy data on the server when you send the server back. In this installation step, **ignore** the instructions on the body of the NSK as those instructions are to destroy data. + * NSKs are not interchangeable between servers. You must use the NSK from the box the sever came in. If you have multiple servers, ensure that the correct NSK is attached to each server. + +If you use the wrong NSK, it will cause the provisioning process to fail until the correct NSK is attached to the server and the authorize-server process repeated. + + + + +The NSK is required to activate the server. The NSK is also used to destroy data on the server when you send the server back. In this installation step, **ignore** the instructions on the body of the NSK because those instructions are to destroy data.