A method and apparatus for authenticated recoverable key distribution are described. In one embodiment, an application key is provided to an integrated chip platform. In one embodiment, the integrated chip platform encrypts the application key with a Key Encryption Key, which is stored within the persistent...http://www.google.com/patents/US8014530?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US8014530 - Method and apparatus for authenticated, recoverable key distribution with no database secrets