Re: [RFC][PATCH 0/9] encrypted keys & key control op

[David Howells]

Mimi Zohar <zohar@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> > The control op could also be used for other things like pushing a key
> > into a TPM.
> > 
> > What do you think?
> 
> Trusted keys already creates a symmetric key based on the TPM RNG. 
> What type of key would I be interested in pushing to the TPM?   What
> usecase scenario would this solve?

Dmitry mentioned something along these lines when I talked to him in
Edinburgh.  Anyway, it was just an example suggestion.

David
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