Break-Glass Recovery Method

A Break-Glass Recovery Method is an emergency recovery method that provides last-resort access to critical authentication credentials through physically secured recovery materials stored in break-glass recovery locations.

• AKA: Break Glass Procedure, Physical Recovery Method, Sealed Envelope Recovery.
• Context:
  • It can typically store Break-Glass Recovery Codes in break-glass recovery sealed envelopes.
  • It can typically include Break-Glass Recovery Instructions for break-glass recovery procedure execution.
  • It can typically require Break-Glass Recovery Physical Access to break-glass recovery storage locations.
  • It can typically enable Break-Glass Recovery Bootstrap of new break-glass recovery authentication devices.
  • It can typically maintain Break-Glass Recovery Integrity through break-glass recovery tamper evidence.
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  • It can often support Break-Glass Recovery Redundancy with break-glass recovery multiple locations.
  • It can often provide Break-Glass Recovery Verification through break-glass recovery test procedures.
  • It can often include Break-Glass Recovery Documentation explaining break-glass recovery activation steps.
  • It can often implement Break-Glass Recovery Rotation updating break-glass recovery credentials periodically.
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  • It can range from being a Single-Use Break-Glass Recovery Method to being a Reusable Break-Glass Recovery Method, depending on its break-glass recovery credential type.
  • It can range from being a Local Break-Glass Recovery Method to being a Distributed Break-Glass Recovery Method, depending on its break-glass recovery storage locations.
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  • It can integrate with Hardware Security Keys storing break-glass recovery backup keys.
  • It can connect to Physical Security Systems protecting break-glass recovery storage.
  • It can interface with Emergency Access Systems providing break-glass recovery digital alternatives.
  • It can work with Cross-Carry Security Protocols distributing break-glass recovery materials.
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• Example(s):
  • Home Break-Glass Recovery Methods, such as:
    • Safe Break-Glass Recovery Methods, such as:
      • Fire-Safe Break-Glass Recovery Kit containing break-glass recovery backup keys and break-glass recovery codes.
      • Wall-Safe Break-Glass Recovery Storage securing break-glass recovery master credentials.
    • Hidden Break-Glass Recovery Methods, such as:
      • Book-Safe Break-Glass Recovery concealing break-glass recovery authentication materials.
      • Decoy Break-Glass Recovery Container disguising break-glass recovery credential storage.
  • External Break-Glass Recovery Methods, such as:
    • Bank Break-Glass Recovery Methods, such as:
      • Safety Deposit Break-Glass Recovery storing break-glass recovery critical credentials.
      • Bank Vault Break-Glass Recovery Service managing break-glass recovery corporate materials.
    • Attorney Break-Glass Recovery Methods, such as:
      • Legal Break-Glass Recovery Escrow holding break-glass recovery estate credentials.
      • Trust Break-Glass Recovery Management administering break-glass recovery beneficiary access.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • Cloud Backup System, which stores recovery credentials online rather than in break-glass recovery physical form.
  • Biometric Recovery Method, which uses biometric authentication rather than break-glass recovery stored materials.
  • Social Recovery Protocol, which relies on trusted contacts rather than break-glass recovery sealed credentials.
• See: Emergency Recovery Method, Physical Security, Hardware Security Key, Cross-Carry Security Protocol.

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