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Subject: Re: [RFC][PATCH 0/9] encrypted keys & key control op
From: Mimi Zohar <zohar@linux.vnet.ibm.com>
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On Mon, 2013-11-04 at 16:22 +0000, David Howells 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?

thanks,

Mimi