Core Files and Security

You should be aware that a saved core file contains your local secret. While it would be difficult for someone to discern or discover the secrets from this file, it is possible. You should, therefore, protect a core file as carefully as any of your other local secrets. Remember, if you send your core file out-of-house for analysis, you are giving your local secret to the analyst.

Any system backups made while such a core file exists may contain the core file as well and so must be considered a possible means of discovering your local secrets. These backups must be kept in a secure location.