Key Escrow Agency: A Key Escrow Agency is a trusted entity responsible for safely storing and managing cryptographic keys on behalf of other parties. The agency ensures that stored keys can be retrieved under predefined conditions, such as legal requirements or key recovery scenarios while maintaining high-security standards to prevent unauthorized access.
Categories: CC D1: Security Principles | CCSP D6: Legal - Risk and Compliance | CISM D1: Information Security governance | CISSP D5: Identity and Access Management (IAM) | Security+ D1: General Security Concepts | SSCP D5: Cryptography
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