Debian has key distribution system. Every critical password/key/etc. is divided into `n` parts, where `m` parts (obviously m < n) can assemble the data back.
These are used primarily for repository private keys, revocation keys and like.
In this scenario, in case of emergency, secondary level officials can assemble the key (or secret) if something unfortunate occurs to the top level management.
For Debian FTP Archive secret keys, Debian uses 3 out of 5 arrangement, as can be seen in https://ftp-master.debian.org/keys.html. See SSSS holders section.
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Debian has key distribution system. Every critical password/key/etc. is divided into `n` parts, where `m` parts (obviously m < n) can assemble the data back.
These are used primarily for repository private keys, revocation keys and like.
In this scenario, in case of emergency, secondary level officials can assemble the key (or secret) if something unfortunate occurs to the top level management.
For Debian FTP Archive secret keys, Debian uses 3 out of 5 arrangement, as can be seen in https://ftp-master.debian.org/keys.html. See SSSS holders section.