Key Custody Is the Sovereignty Question Nobody Costed

▤ Summary

The article argues that true software sovereignty depends on who controls the signing keys, not just where the workloads run. It says cloud exit alone does not solve ownership if a vendor can rotate or control keys behind the scenes. The piece presents Mickai's operating model as offline, hardware-bound, and operator-held, with post-quantum audit records sealed under keys owned by the customer. It also frames key custody as a compliance and trust issue that will matter in future legal and regulatory challenges. The article closes with diligence questions buyers should ask any vendor before committing.

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