What does dual control mean in secure key operations?
Dual control requires two authorized people or roles to participate in a sensitive operation, reducing the chance that one person can create, export, or change a critical key alone. Organizations still need sound identity checks, separation of duties, auditable procedures, and recovery plans.
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IBM’s Secure-Room Key Tool Targets One Piece of the Post-Quantum TransitionIBM’s key-orchestration product emphasizes dual control and physical custody; it cannot replace a cryptographic inventory or migration plan.
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