theupdateframework / theupdateframework/specification

Add section to TUF specification that covers key revocation

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Description

The TUF specification outlines the Root role and key revocations here.

We should add a separate section that more thoroughly covers key revocation of top-level roles, and how clients are expected to update metadata following these key revocations.

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Start with the Root role and key-revocation section linked from docs/tuf-spec.txt, then review the surrounding TUF specification to understand the existing scope. Add a separate section covering revocation of top-level role keys and how clients update metadata afterward; the work is done when both topics are specified clearly.

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Assessment

Domain
documentation, security
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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