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Passwords are the only "warrant-proof" encryption method we have. A government can force you to provide either "something you have" (e.g. yubikey) or "something
by gray_charger 4y ago
Passwords are the only "warrant-proof" encryption method we have. A government can force you to provide either "something you have" (e.g. yubikey) or "something you are" (biometrics). For those in repressive regimes that's extremely important.
- kevincox 4y agoIt is worth noting that passwords + HSM are a very strong approach. Of course HSMs aren't infallible either.