Argument Quote by Angus King
“I haven't seen - I haven't heard the arguments that would make that case. And I haven't seen a proposal yet that satisfies the objections. The problem is, you create a key like this, and it can't - it's hard to say that it's going to be hidden. And then it becomes used both by our government in multiple cases, but also it could get out as far as hackers are concerned or other countries.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Congressional Testimony, 2022
Highlights challenges of cryptographic key management and security risks.
In simple terms: Managing keys is hard and risky.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize robust key security practices.
Themes
security
technology
policy
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
policy
technical
When to use this quote
- software development
- government data handling
- cybersecurity strategy
Key Concepts
cryptography
risk management
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards can strengthen key protection?
- How to balance security with usability?
A Different Perspective
Implementation complexity may limit effectiveness.
![“From a policymaker's point of view, [the back door] must look like a perfect solution. "We'll hold onto a separate copy of the keys, and we'll try to keep them really, really safe so that only in an emergency and if it's authorized by a court will we bring out those keys and use them." And, from a…” quote by Matt Blaze](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1f5/matt-blaze-25706_back-doors_from-a-policymaker-s-point-of-view-the-b_1153512.jpg)
