Re: [dm-crypt] FDE with passphrase + low cost HSM in LUKS on boot

Arno Wagner <[email protected]> Tue, 22 Dec 2020 22:56:26 +0100
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Sure. But you likely have to code it yoruself. FAQ Section 9
can give you a point to start: 

   https://gitlab.com/cryptsetup/cryptsetup/-/wikis/FrequentlyAskedQuestions#9-the-initrd-question

BTW, a Youbikey is not a "HSM". It is just a crypto-token.

Regards,
Arno


On Tue, Dec 22, 2020 at 13:01:23 CET, Fabio Martins wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> Would like to know if is it possible to use FDE + low cost HSM (Yubico
> like) on boot with LUKS.
> 
> My idea being you need a passphrase (something you know) + something you
> have (HSM) to achieve real security.
> 
> If not, is there a direction where such addition can be worked out?
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> --
> 
> fm
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