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instructions for HSM based root CA with m-of-n authentication, and external intermediate CA.

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Description

As per this post on the forum, a set of instructions for building up a PKI with an HSM based root CA with m-of-n authentication, and external intermediate CA is something that could be included in Nitrokey's documentation.

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Research direction

Start with the linked forum post and review the existing Nitrokey documentation structure to find the appropriate entry point. Document the HSM-based root CA, m-of-n authentication, and external intermediate CA workflow, with enough setup and verification detail for users to reproduce the PKI configuration.

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Assessment

Domain
cryptography, documentation, security
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
38/100

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