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Regarding EKMS found this at:

http://www.freepatentsonline.com/20020062451.html

The Electronic Key Management System (EKMS) currently provides the classified key generation and distribution architecture for the Department of Defense. In a broad sense, EKMS keys are encrypted or unencrypted symmetric keys, that is, benign PKI keys that include certificate elements. The intent is for Defense to move toward an electronic distribution of keys with accountability and control. A major move would be to distribute keys over an open medium such as the Internet. From a cryptographic perspective, the key management system of the present invention can add two dimensions to the distribution process. First, it can be the basis for a configurable identification procedure providing additional assurances. Second, the key management system of the present invention binds more closely the user to the cryptographic process while incorporating access control.