Julio Merino introduces ZKeys, a managed service that stores disk encryption passphrases off-site while allowing automatic unattended reboots. Client machines fetch keys from the service and maintain them via periodic keepalive signals; if the server goes offline too long (e.g. theft), key access is automatically revoked.
Background
Disk encryption is common for home servers and NAS devices, but traditional setups require manual passphrase entry after reboots or creating security trade-offs by storing keys locally. This project addresses the tension between convenience and security in personal infrastructure.
- Source
- Lobsters
- Published
- Nov 9, 2026 at 12:58 AM
- Score
- 5.0 / 10