Question 250
A service rotates signing keys and a partner verifies signed callbacks using the old public key. The team has not agreed on transition overlap. What mode is appropriate?
Explanation
Correct Answer
A signing-key rotation has external dependencies and can break verification. A phased plan protects service continuity.
Incorrect Answers
Abrupt removal may invalidate outstanding signatures and partner callbacks. The transition must be designed.
Partners typically need trust material such as public keys, not secret private keys. Publishing private material is unsafe.
Clients may cache keys or require scheduled updates. Compatibility must be verified.