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Investigate embedded IFC signing

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Description

It is possible that we may want to embed sign IFCs rather than catalog sign. This way the digital signature is carried directly in the IFC. We may need to adjust the IFC format to support this.

This requires investigation on the hard requirements on embedded signing.

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The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Begin by defining the hard requirements for embedded IFC signing and determining whether the IFC format needs changes; done requires a decided requirements or design direction, which the issue does not yet specify.

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Assessment

Domain
cryptography, security
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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