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Short, opinionated writing on physical key custody — why the record matters, and how to keep one worth trusting.
Key control software: what it is, and how to choose one
Key control software tracks who holds every physical key, code, and combination — and proves it. Here's what the category does and what to look for when you evaluate a system.
Why a key log has to be append-only
A custody record you can edit is a custody record no one can trust. Here's why KeyCustody never lets you rewrite history.
ReadKeys aren't passwords — stop managing them like one
Physical keys, codes, and combinations behave nothing like digital secrets. The tools that manage them shouldn't pretend otherwise.
ReadThe key log, upgraded: from spreadsheet to system of record
A key log on a clipboard or spreadsheet can hold your keys, but it can't prove who had them. Here's what an append-only system of record adds — and the questions it lets you finally answer.
ReadHow to write a key control policy that holds up
A practical key control policy sets who can issue keys, how handoffs are logged, when codes rotate, and how access ends. Here's a template you can adapt.
ReadBring order to your keys.
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