Managing the Encryption Keys
Regardless of the encryption type (symmetrical or asymmetrical), key management is an important issue. It is perhaps the most difficult part of implementing a cryptographic solution. Key management refers to how keys are generated, exchanged, and stored.
Some keys are intended for short-term use only (session keys) and are discarded after a communications session is concluded. Session keys are usually generated automatically and the process is transparent to users.
Other keys are generated by an act of the user and are intended for more long-term use. These keys may be used for authentication or for encrypting data.
The problems involved in key management include
How to store keys securely so that unauthorized parties ...
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