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Trust Anchor Publication Advice
draft-ymbk-ta-publication-00

Document Type Expired Internet-Draft (individual)
Authors Steven Bellovin , Randy Bush , Russ Housley , Stephen Kent , Sean Turner
Last updated 2013-02-17 (Latest revision 2012-08-16)
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This Internet-Draft is no longer active. A copy of the expired Internet-Draft can be found at:
https://www.ietf.org/archive/id/draft-ymbk-ta-publication-00.txt

Abstract

Many Internet protocols and services rely on credentials which use asymmetric keys. Many of these are hierarchic structures having certification authorities (CAs) that act as trust anchors (TAs). There is little general guidance on procedures for how these trust anchors can be distributed or otherwise published with prudence. To quote a well known security expert, "It's a matter of oral tradition in security circles." This document attempts to capture some of that lore.

Authors

Steven Bellovin
Randy Bush
Russ Housley
Stephen Kent
Sean Turner

(Note: The e-mail addresses provided for the authors of this Internet-Draft may no longer be valid.)