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Comment by akerl_

1 day ago

It's almost like the threat models for CA and leaf certs are different.

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LunaSea  1 day ago

Yes, foot certs are much more sensitive than leaf certs.

  • akerl_  16 hours ago

    Which is why root certs are stored in HSMs, there’s a well defined total set of them, and if the owner violates any of the rules around handling of them, the CAB can put them out of business.

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